African Grey Hornbill vs Southern Red-billed Hornbill

Lophoceros nasutus compared with Tockus rufirostris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Grey Hornbill Southern Red-billed Hornbill
Scientific Name Lophoceros nasutus Tockus rufirostris
Order Bucerotiformes Bucerotiformes
Family Bucerotidae Bucerotidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Not Evaluated
Length
Wingspan 44.1 cm (17.4 in)
Weight 202.0 g (7.13 oz) 157.5 g (5.56 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-5 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

African Grey Hornbill only

Southern Red-billed Hornbill only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Grey Hornbill

Not Evaluated

Southern Red-billed 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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