Eastern Long-tailed Hornbill vs African Grey Hornbill

Horizocerus cassini compared with Lophoceros nasutus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Eastern Long-tailed Hornbill African Grey Hornbill
Scientific Name Horizocerus cassini Lophoceros nasutus
Order Bucerotiformes Bucerotiformes
Family Bucerotidae Bucerotidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 44.9 cm (17.7 in) 44.1 cm (17.4 in)
Weight 277.75 g (9.80 oz) 202.0 g (7.13 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 2-5
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Eastern Long-tailed Hornbill only

None

African Grey Hornbill only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Eastern Long-tailed Hornbill

Least Concern

African Grey Hornbill

About These Birds

African Grey Hornbill

The African Grey Hornbill weighs about 202g and is widespread across sub-Saharan woodland and savanna. Its large curved bill is distinctive, and it feeds on insects, fruit, and small vertebrates.

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