Austen's Brown Hornbill vs Black Hornbill
Anorrhinus austeni compared with Anthracoceros malayanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Austen's Brown Hornbill | Black Hornbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anorrhinus austeni | Anthracoceros malayanus |
| Order | Bucerotiformes | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Bucerotidae | Bucerotidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 65.4 cm (25.7 in) | 57.9 cm (22.8 in) |
| Weight | 933.0 g (32.91 oz) | 1050.0 g (37.04 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Austen's Brown Hornbill
Black 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.
Black Hornbill
The Black Hornbill is a vulnerable, medium-sized hornbill with all-black plumage, a black-and-white bill with a prominent casque, and a long tail with white-tipped outer feathers. It inhabits primary and logged lowland rainforests of the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. It feeds mainly on figs and other fruits, supplemented by insects and small vertebrates, and nests in tree cavities sealed by the female with mud.