Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill vs Black-casqued Hornbill
Bycanistes subcylindricus compared with Ceratogymna atrata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill | Black-casqued Hornbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bycanistes subcylindricus | Ceratogymna atrata |
| Order | Bucerotiformes | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Bucerotidae | Bucerotidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 65.6 cm (25.8 in) | 74.7 cm (29.4 in) |
| Weight | 1213.25 g (42.80 oz) | 1189.5 g (41.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill only
None
Black-casqued Hornbill only
None
Conservation Status
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill
Black-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.
Black-casqued Hornbill
The Black-casqued Hornbill is a large, impressive hornbill of West and Central African lowland rainforests, with glossy black plumage, a large casqued yellow-and-red bill, and a pale blue facial skin. It inhabits the canopy of primary and tall secondary forests from Nigeria east through the Congo Basin. It feeds mainly on figs and other large fruits, swallowing them whole, and plays an important role as a seed disperser.