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Black-casqued Hornbill

Ceratogymna atrata

Least Concern
Envergadura
74,7 cm
Peso
1189,5 g
Familia
Bucerotidae
Orden
Bucerotiformes

Acerca de

Cálao de mejillas negras (Ceratogymna atrata), 65–75 cm. Gran cálao de plumaje negro brillante; casco grande de color amarillo con tintes negruzcos. Mejillas negras desnudas. Habita en selvas húmedas del África central y occidental. Se alimenta principalmente de frutas. Vive en pareja o pequeños grupos familiares.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 74,7 cm 29.4 in
Peso 1189,5 g 41.96 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CV.

Tamaño de la puesta

1-2

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Bucerotiformes (Cálaos y Abubillas)
Familia Bucerotidae (Cálaos)
Genus Ceratogymna
Especies Ceratogymna atrata

Distribution

Black-casqued Hornbill has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Black-casqued Hornbill endangered?
The Black-casqued Hornbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-casqued Hornbill nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Black-casqued Hornbill?
The Black-casqued Hornbill has a wingspan of 74.7 cm, weight of 1189.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-casqued Hornbill belong to?
The Black-casqued Hornbill (Ceratogymna atrata) belongs to the order Bucerotiformes and the family Bucerotidae.

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