Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill vs Eastern Long-tailed Hornbill
Bycanistes subcylindricus compared with Horizocerus cassini
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill | Eastern Long-tailed Hornbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bycanistes subcylindricus | Horizocerus cassini |
| Order | Bucerotiformes | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Bucerotidae | Bucerotidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 65.6 cm (25.8 in) | 44.9 cm (17.7 in) |
| Weight | 1213.25 g (42.80 oz) | 277.75 g (9.80 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill only
None
Eastern Long-tailed Hornbill only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill
Least Concern
Eastern 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.