Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill vs Sulawesi Hornbill

Bycanistes subcylindricus compared with Rhabdotorrhinus exarhatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill Sulawesi Hornbill
Scientific Name Bycanistes subcylindricus Rhabdotorrhinus exarhatus
Order Bucerotiformes Bucerotiformes
Family Bucerotidae Bucerotidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Vulnerable
Length — —
Wingspan 65.6 cm (25.8 in) 45.4 cm (17.9 in)
Weight 1213.25 g (42.80 oz) 370.0 g (13.05 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 2-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill only

None

Sulawesi Hornbill only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill

Vulnerable

Sulawesi 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.

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