Northern Rufous Hornbill vs African Grey Hornbill

Buceros hydrocorax compared with Lophoceros nasutus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Northern Rufous Hornbill African Grey Hornbill
Scientific Name Buceros hydrocorax Lophoceros nasutus
Order Bucerotiformes Bucerotiformes
Family Bucerotidae Bucerotidae
Conservation Status Vulnerable Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 78.5 cm (30.9 in) 44.1 cm (17.4 in)
Weight 1824.0 g (64.34 oz) 202.0 g (7.13 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 2-5
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Northern Rufous Hornbill only

None

African Grey Hornbill only

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Northern Rufous Hornbill

Least Concern

African Grey Hornbill

About These Birds

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.

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