Congo Pied Hornbill vs African Grey Hornbill

Lophoceros fasciatus compared with Lophoceros nasutus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Congo Pied Hornbill African Grey Hornbill
Scientific Name Lophoceros fasciatus Lophoceros nasutus
Order Bucerotiformes Bucerotiformes
Family Bucerotidae Bucerotidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 52.4 cm (20.6 in) 44.1 cm (17.4 in)
Weight 263.25 g (9.29 oz) 202.0 g (7.13 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 4 2-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Congo Pied Hornbill only

None

African Grey Hornbill only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Congo Pied 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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