Black Hornbill vs Jackson's Hornbill
Anthracoceros malayanus compared with Tockus jacksoni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Hornbill | Jackson's Hornbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthracoceros malayanus | Tockus jacksoni |
| Order | Bucerotiformes | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Bucerotidae | Bucerotidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 57.9 cm (22.8 in) | 34.0 cm (13.4 in) |
| Weight | 1050.0 g (37.04 oz) | 163.5 g (5.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black Hornbill
Least Concern
Jackson's 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.