Rufous-necked Hornbill vs Southern Red-billed Hornbill
Aceros nipalensis compared with Tockus rufirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rufous-necked Hornbill | Southern Red-billed Hornbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aceros nipalensis | Tockus rufirostris |
| Order | Bucerotiformes | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Bucerotidae | Bucerotidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 86.3 cm (34.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 2385.0 g (84.13 oz) | 157.5 g (5.56 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Rufous-necked Hornbill
Not Evaluated
Southern Red-billed Hornbill
About These Birds
Rufous-necked Hornbill
The Rufous-necked Hornbill, <em>Aceros nipalensis</em>, is a large and striking member of the family Bucerotidae, found across a discontinuous range in the eastern Himalayas, parts of northeastern India, and into Southeast Asia including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China. It inhabits dense tropical and subtropical forests, typically at mid-elevations, where large fruiting trees and old-growth forest structure are essential for its survival. Detailed plumage and bill descriptions are not fully captured in the data available here, though hornbills in …