Black Hornbill vs Southern Red-billed Hornbill
Anthracoceros malayanus compared with Tockus rufirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Hornbill | Southern Red-billed Hornbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthracoceros malayanus | Tockus rufirostris |
| Order | Bucerotiformes | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Bucerotidae | Bucerotidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 57.9 cm (22.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 1050.0 g (37.04 oz) | 157.5 g (5.56 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black Hornbill
Not Evaluated
Southern Red-billed 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.