Northern Rufous Hornbill vs Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill
Buceros hydrocorax compared with Bycanistes subcylindricus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Northern Rufous Hornbill | Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Buceros hydrocorax | Bycanistes subcylindricus |
| Order | Bucerotiformes | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Bucerotidae | Bucerotidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 78.5 cm (30.9 in) | 65.6 cm (25.8 in) |
| Weight | 1824.0 g (64.34 oz) | 1213.25 g (42.80 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Northern Rufous Hornbill only
None
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill only
None
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Northern Rufous 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.