White-crowned Hornbill vs Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill

Berenicornis comatus compared with Bycanistes subcylindricus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute White-crowned Hornbill Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill
Scientific Name Berenicornis comatus Bycanistes subcylindricus
Order Bucerotiformes Bucerotiformes
Family Bucerotidae Bucerotidae
Conservation Status Endangered Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 72.0 cm (28.3 in) 65.6 cm (25.8 in)
Weight 1360.0 g (47.97 oz) 1213.25 g (42.80 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

White-crowned Hornbill only

None

Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill only

None

Conservation Status

Endangered

White-crowned Hornbill

Least Concern

Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill

About These Birds

Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill

The Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill is a large hornbill of equatorial rainforests in West and Central Africa. It has a large casque on its bill, black and white plumage, and striking bare blue and red facial skin. It feeds primarily on figs and other large fruits, and plays an important role as a seed disperser in African rainforests.

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