Austen's Brown Hornbill vs Bushy-crested Hornbill

Anorrhinus austeni compared with Anorrhinus galeritus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Austen's Brown Hornbill Bushy-crested Hornbill
Scientific Name Anorrhinus austeni Anorrhinus galeritus
Order Bucerotiformes Bucerotiformes
Family Bucerotidae Bucerotidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Near Threatened
Length — —
Wingspan 65.4 cm (25.7 in) 68.2 cm (26.9 in)
Weight 933.0 g (32.91 oz) 1190.5 g (41.99 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-5 2-3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Austen's Brown Hornbill only

None

Bushy-crested Hornbill only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Austen's Brown Hornbill

Near Threatened

Bushy-crested 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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