Austen's Brown Hornbill vs Papuan Hornbill
Anorrhinus austeni compared with Rhyticeros plicatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Austen's Brown Hornbill | Papuan Hornbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anorrhinus austeni | Rhyticeros plicatus |
| Order | Bucerotiformes | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Bucerotidae | Bucerotidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 65.4 cm (25.7 in) | 76.5 cm (30.1 in) |
| Weight | 933.0 g (32.91 oz) | 1660.0 g (58.55 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Austen's Brown Hornbill
Least Concern
Papuan 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.