Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill vs Western Red-billed Hornbill
Bycanistes subcylindricus compared with Tockus kempi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill | Western Red-billed Hornbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bycanistes subcylindricus | Tockus kempi |
| Order | Bucerotiformes | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Bucerotidae | Bucerotidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 65.6 cm (25.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 1213.25 g (42.80 oz) | 165.0 g (5.82 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill only
None
Western Red-billed Hornbill only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill
Not Evaluated
Western Red-billed 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.