Black Hornbill vs African Grey Hornbill
Anthracoceros malayanus compared with Lophoceros nasutus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Hornbill | African Grey Hornbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthracoceros malayanus | Lophoceros nasutus |
| Order | Bucerotiformes | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Bucerotidae | Bucerotidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 57.9 cm (22.8 in) | 44.1 cm (17.4 in) |
| Weight | 1050.0 g (37.04 oz) | 202.0 g (7.13 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black Hornbill only
African Grey Hornbill only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black Hornbill
Least Concern
African Grey Hornbill
About These Birds
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.
African Grey Hornbill
The African Grey Hornbill weighs about 202g and is widespread across sub-Saharan woodland and savanna. Its large curved bill is distinctive, and it feeds on insects, fruit, and small vertebrates.