Western Piping Hornbill vs Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill
Bycanistes fistulator compared with Bycanistes subcylindricus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Western Piping Hornbill | Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bycanistes fistulator | Bycanistes subcylindricus |
| Order | Bucerotiformes | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Bucerotidae | Bucerotidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 47.4 cm (18.7 in) | 65.6 cm (25.8 in) |
| Weight | 521.5 g (18.40 oz) | 1213.25 g (42.80 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Western Piping Hornbill only
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Western Piping 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.