Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill vs Von der Decken's Hornbill

Bycanistes subcylindricus compared with Tockus deckeni

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill Von der Decken's Hornbill
Scientific Name Bycanistes subcylindricus Tockus deckeni
Order Bucerotiformes Bucerotiformes
Family Bucerotidae Bucerotidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 65.6 cm (25.8 in) 35.5 cm (14.0 in)
Weight 1213.25 g (42.80 oz) 163.0 g (5.75 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill only

Von der Decken's Hornbill only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill

Least Concern

Von der Decken's 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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