Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill vs Northern Red-billed Hornbill
Bycanistes subcylindricus compared with Tockus erythrorhynchus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill | Northern Red-billed Hornbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bycanistes subcylindricus | Tockus erythrorhynchus |
| Order | Bucerotiformes | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Bucerotidae | Bucerotidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 65.6 cm (25.8 in) | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) |
| Weight | 1213.25 g (42.80 oz) | 137.5 g (4.85 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill only
None
Northern Red-billed Hornbill only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill
Least Concern
Northern Red-billed 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.