Brown-cheeked Hornbill vs African Grey Hornbill

Bycanistes cylindricus compared with Lophoceros nasutus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Brown-cheeked Hornbill African Grey Hornbill
Scientific Name Bycanistes cylindricus Lophoceros nasutus
Order Bucerotiformes Bucerotiformes
Family Bucerotidae Bucerotidae
Conservation Status Vulnerable Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 64.0 cm (25.2 in) 44.1 cm (17.4 in)
Weight 921.0 g (32.49 oz) 202.0 g (7.13 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-5
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Brown-cheeked Hornbill only

None

African Grey Hornbill only

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Brown-cheeked 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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