Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill vs Southern Red-billed Hornbill
Bycanistes subcylindricus compared with Tockus rufirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill | Southern Red-billed Hornbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bycanistes subcylindricus | Tockus rufirostris |
| Order | Bucerotiformes | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Bucerotidae | Bucerotidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 65.6 cm (25.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 1213.25 g (42.80 oz) | 157.5 g (5.56 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill only
None
Southern Red-billed Hornbill only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill
Not Evaluated
Southern 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.