Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill vs Western Long-tailed Hornbill
Bycanistes subcylindricus compared with Horizocerus albocristatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill | Western Long-tailed Hornbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bycanistes subcylindricus | Horizocerus albocristatus |
| Order | Bucerotiformes | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Bucerotidae | Bucerotidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 65.6 cm (25.8 in) | 46.6 cm (18.3 in) |
| Weight | 1213.25 g (42.80 oz) | 289.5 g (10.21 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill only
None
Western Long-tailed Hornbill only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill
Least Concern
Western Long-tailed 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.