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Great Hornbill

Buceros bicornis

Vulnerable
Envergure
101,9 cm
Poids
2876,25 g
Famille
Bucerotidae
Ordre
Bucerotiformes

The Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) is a bird species in the family Bucerotidae (hornbills), within the order Bucerotiformes (hornbills & hoopoes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 101.9 cm and a weight of 2.9 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 101,9 cm 40.1 in
Poids 2876,25 g 101.46 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 38-40 days. Fledging: 72-96 days.

Taille de la couvée

1-4

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Great Hornbill has been recorded in 2 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Great Hornbill endangered?
The Great Hornbill has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Great Hornbill nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 38-40 days. Fledging: 72-96 days.
How big is the Great Hornbill?
The Great Hornbill has a wingspan of 101.9 cm, weight of 2876.25 g.
What order and family does the Great Hornbill belong to?
The Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) belongs to the order Bucerotiformes and the family Bucerotidae.

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