Austen's Brown Hornbill vs Oriental Pied Hornbill

Anorrhinus austeni compared with Anthracoceros albirostris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Austen's Brown Hornbill Oriental Pied Hornbill
Scientific Name Anorrhinus austeni Anthracoceros albirostris
Order Bucerotiformes Bucerotiformes
Family Bucerotidae Bucerotidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 65.4 cm (25.7 in) 57.0 cm (22.4 in)
Weight 933.0 g (32.91 oz) 758.25 g (26.75 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-5 1-3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Austen's Brown Hornbill only

None

Oriental Pied Hornbill only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Austen's Brown Hornbill

Least Concern

Oriental Pied 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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