African Grey Hornbill
Lophoceros nasutus
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
44,1 cm
Gewicht
202,0 g
Familie
Bucerotidae
Ordnung
Bucerotiformes
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The African Grey Hornbill weighs about 202g and is widespread across sub-Saharan woodland and savanna. Its large curved bill is distinctive, and it feeds on insects, fruit, and small vertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 44,1 cm | 17.4 in |
| Gewicht | 202,0 g | 7.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 43-49 days.
Gelegegröße
2-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Bucerotiformes (Nashornvögel und Wiedehopfe) |
| Familie | Bucerotidae (Nashornvögel) |
| Genus | Lophoceros |
| Arten | Lophoceros nasutus |
Distribution
African Grey Hornbill has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the African Grey Hornbill endangered?
The African Grey Hornbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Grey Hornbill nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 43-49 days.
How big is the African Grey Hornbill?
The African Grey Hornbill has a wingspan of 44.1 cm, weight of 202.0 g.
What order and family does the African Grey Hornbill belong to?
The African Grey Hornbill (Lophoceros nasutus) belongs to the order Bucerotiformes and the family Bucerotidae.
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