Black-casqued Hornbill
Ceratogymna atrata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ceratogymna-atrata"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-casqued Hornbill (Ceratogymna atrata) is a bird species in the family Bucerotidae (cálaos), within the order Bucerotiformes (cálaos y abubillas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 74.7 cm and a weight of 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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?
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What order and family does the Black-casqued Hornbill belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Bucerotidae family