Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill vs African Grey Hornbill
Bycanistes subcylindricus compared with Lophoceros nasutus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill | African Grey Hornbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bycanistes subcylindricus | Lophoceros nasutus |
| Order | Bucerotiformes | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Bucerotidae | Bucerotidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 65.6 cm (25.8 in) | 44.1 cm (17.4 in) |
| Weight | 1213.25 g (42.80 oz) | 202.0 g (7.13 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill only
None
African Grey Hornbill only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill
Least Concern
African Grey 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.
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.