Austen's Brown Hornbill vs Red-billed Dwarf Hornbill

Anorrhinus austeni compared with Lophoceros camurus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Austen's Brown Hornbill Red-billed Dwarf Hornbill
Scientific Name Anorrhinus austeni Lophoceros camurus
Order Bucerotiformes Bucerotiformes
Family Bucerotidae Bucerotidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 65.4 cm (25.7 in) 30.7 cm (12.1 in)
Weight 933.0 g (32.91 oz) 105.5 g (3.72 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-5 --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Austen's Brown Hornbill only

None

Red-billed Dwarf Hornbill only

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Austen's Brown Hornbill

Least Concern

Red-billed Dwarf Hornbill

About These Birds

Austen's Brown Hornbill

Austen's Brown Hornbill is a Near Threatened hornbill found in dense primary forest in northeastern India, Myanmar, and adjacent China. Weighing about 933g with a wingspan of 65.4cm, it is a medium-sized hornbill with brown plumage and a pale bill lacking a large casque. It feeds on figs and other forest fruits and nests in tree cavities.

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