Austen's Brown Hornbill vs West African Pied Hornbill

Anorrhinus austeni compared with Lophoceros semifasciatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Austen's Brown Hornbill West African Pied Hornbill
Scientific Name Anorrhinus austeni Lophoceros semifasciatus
Order Bucerotiformes Bucerotiformes
Family Bucerotidae Bucerotidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 65.4 cm (25.7 in) 50.0 cm (19.7 in)
Weight 933.0 g (32.91 oz) 238.0 g (8.40 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-5 4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Austen's Brown Hornbill only

None

West African Pied Hornbill only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Austen's Brown Hornbill

Least Concern

West African Pied 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.

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