Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill vs Von der Decken's Hornbill
Bycanistes subcylindricus compared with Tockus deckeni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill | Von der Decken's Hornbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bycanistes subcylindricus | Tockus deckeni |
| Order | Bucerotiformes | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Bucerotidae | Bucerotidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 65.6 cm (25.8 in) | 35.5 cm (14.0 in) |
| Weight | 1213.25 g (42.80 oz) | 163.0 g (5.75 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill only
Von der Decken's Hornbill only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill
Least Concern
Von der Decken's 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.