Austen's Brown Hornbill vs Black-casqued Hornbill
Anorrhinus austeni compared with Ceratogymna atrata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Austen's Brown Hornbill | Black-casqued Hornbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anorrhinus austeni | Ceratogymna atrata |
| Order | Bucerotiformes | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Bucerotidae | Bucerotidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 65.4 cm (25.7 in) | 74.7 cm (29.4 in) |
| Weight | 933.0 g (32.91 oz) | 1189.5 g (41.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Austen's Brown Hornbill
Black-casqued Hornbill
About These Birds
Austen's Brown Hornbill
Austen's Brown Hornbill is a Near Threatened hornbill found in dense primary forest in northeastern India, Myanmar, and adjacent China. Weighing about 933g with a wingspan of 65.4cm, it is a medium-sized hornbill with brown plumage and a pale bill lacking a large casque. It feeds on figs and other forest fruits and nests in tree cavities.
Black-casqued Hornbill
The Black-casqued Hornbill is a large, impressive hornbill of West and Central African lowland rainforests, with glossy black plumage, a large casqued yellow-and-red bill, and a pale blue facial skin. It inhabits the canopy of primary and tall secondary forests from Nigeria east through the Congo Basin. It feeds mainly on figs and other large fruits, swallowing them whole, and plays an important role as a seed disperser.