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Black Hornbill

Anthracoceros malayanus

Vulnerable
Envergure
57,9 cm
Poids
1050,0 g
Famille
Bucerotidae
Ordre
Bucerotiformes

À propos

The Black Hornbill is a vulnerable, medium-sized hornbill with all-black plumage, a black-and-white bill with a prominent casque, and a long tail with white-tipped outer feathers. It inhabits primary and logged lowland rainforests of the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. It feeds mainly on figs and other fruits, supplemented by insects and small vertebrates, and nests in tree cavities sealed by the female with mud.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 57,9 cm 22.8 in
Poids 1050,0 g 37.04 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 50 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-3

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Bucerotiformes (Hornbills & Hoopoes)
Famille Bucerotidae (Hornbills)
Genus Anthracoceros
Espèces Anthracoceros malayanus

Distribution

Black Hornbill has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Black Hornbill endangered?
The Black Hornbill has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Black Hornbill nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 50 days.
How big is the Black Hornbill?
The Black Hornbill has a wingspan of 57.9 cm, weight of 1050.0 g.
What order and family does the Black Hornbill belong to?
The Black Hornbill (Anthracoceros malayanus) belongs to the order Bucerotiformes and the family Bucerotidae.

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