African Grey Hornbill

African Grey Hornbill

Lophoceros nasutus

Least Concern
Envergadura
44,1 cm
Peso
202,0 g
Familia
Bucerotidae
Orden
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
Envergadura 44,1 cm 17.4 in
Peso 202,0 g 7.13 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 43-49 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

2-5

Taxonomía

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

Distribution

African Grey Hornbill has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

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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