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Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill

Bycanistes subcylindricus

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
65,6 cm
Khối Lượng
1213,25 g
Họ
Bucerotidae
Bộ
Bucerotiformes
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Giới Thiệu

The Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill is a large hornbill of equatorial rainforests in West and Central Africa. It has a large casque on its bill, black and white plumage, and striking bare blue and red facial skin. It feeds primarily on figs and other large fruits, and plays an important role as a seed disperser in African rainforests.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 65,6 cm 25.8 in
Khối Lượng 1213,25 g 42.80 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 42 days. Fledging: 70-79 days.

Số Trứng

2

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Bucerotiformes (Hornbills & Hoopoes)
Họ Bucerotidae (Hornbills)
Genus Bycanistes
Loài Bycanistes subcylindricus

Distribution

Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill endangered?
The Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 42 days. Fledging: 70-79 days.
How big is the Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill?
The Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill has a wingspan of 65.6 cm, weight of 1213.25 g.
What order and family does the Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill belong to?
The Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill (Bycanistes subcylindricus) belongs to the order Bucerotiformes and the family Bucerotidae.

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