Austen's Brown Hornbill vs Western Piping Hornbill
Anorrhinus austeni compared with Bycanistes fistulator
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Austen's Brown Hornbill | Western Piping Hornbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anorrhinus austeni | Bycanistes fistulator |
| Order | Bucerotiformes | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Bucerotidae | Bucerotidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 65.4 cm (25.7 in) | 47.4 cm (18.7 in) |
| Weight | 933.0 g (32.91 oz) | 521.5 g (18.40 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Austen's Brown Hornbill only
None
Western Piping Hornbill only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Austen's Brown Hornbill
Least Concern
Western Piping Hornbill
About These Birds
Austen's Brown Hornbill
Austen's Brown Hornbill is a Near Threatened hornbill found in dense primary forest in northeastern India, Myanmar, and adjacent China. Weighing about 933g with a wingspan of 65.4cm, it is a medium-sized hornbill with brown plumage and a pale bill lacking a large casque. It feeds on figs and other forest fruits and nests in tree cavities.