Western Piping Hornbill vs African Grey Hornbill

Bycanistes fistulator compared with Lophoceros nasutus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Western Piping Hornbill African Grey Hornbill
Scientific Name Bycanistes fistulator Lophoceros nasutus
Order Bucerotiformes Bucerotiformes
Family Bucerotidae Bucerotidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 47.4 cm (18.7 in) 44.1 cm (17.4 in)
Weight 521.5 g (18.40 oz) 202.0 g (7.13 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-3 2-5
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Western Piping Hornbill only

African Grey Hornbill only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Western Piping 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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