Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill vs Wreathed Hornbill

Bycanistes subcylindricus compared with Rhyticeros undulatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill Wreathed Hornbill
Scientific Name Bycanistes subcylindricus Rhyticeros undulatus
Order Bucerotiformes Bucerotiformes
Family Bucerotidae Bucerotidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Vulnerable
Length
Wingspan 65.6 cm (25.8 in) 87.8 cm (34.6 in)
Weight 1213.25 g (42.80 oz) 2343.75 g (82.67 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill only

None

Wreathed Hornbill only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill

Vulnerable

Wreathed 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.

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