Austen's Brown Hornbill vs African Grey Hornbill
Anorrhinus austeni compared with Lophoceros nasutus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Austen's Brown Hornbill | African Grey Hornbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anorrhinus austeni | Lophoceros nasutus |
| Order | Bucerotiformes | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Bucerotidae | Bucerotidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 65.4 cm (25.7 in) | 44.1 cm (17.4 in) |
| Weight | 933.0 g (32.91 oz) | 202.0 g (7.13 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Austen's Brown Hornbill only
None
African Grey Hornbill only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Austen's Brown Hornbill
Least Concern
African Grey 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.
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.