Austen's Brown Hornbill vs Mindanao Hornbill

Anorrhinus austeni compared with Penelopides affinis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Austen's Brown Hornbill Mindanao Hornbill
Scientific Name Anorrhinus austeni Penelopides affinis
Order Bucerotiformes Bucerotiformes
Family Bucerotidae Bucerotidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 65.4 cm (25.7 in) 45.2 cm (17.8 in)
Weight 933.0 g (32.91 oz) 479.575 g (16.92 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-5 3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Austen's Brown Hornbill only

None

Mindanao Hornbill only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Austen's Brown Hornbill

Least Concern

Mindanao 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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