Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill
NameBlack-and-white-casqued Hornbill
Common NameBlack-and-white-casqued Hornbill
Scientific NameBycanistes subcylindricus
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)95
Length (cm)65
Weight (g)1200
Plumage DetailsPredominantly glossy black plumage on the head, neck, back, and upper breast. The lower breast, belly, rump, and outer tail feathers are white. The large bill and casque are dark, often blackish or dark brown.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, braying, cackling, and roaring calls, often described as a series of 'kraa-kraa-kraa' or 'waa-waa-waa' sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in tropical rainforests and secondary forests across West and Central Africa, from Sierra Leone to Uganda and Angola.
Identifying FeaturesLarge, dark casque on bill, Black and white plumage, White lower belly and rump, White outer tail feathers, Large, curved bill
Description
This large hornbill is characterized by its striking black and white plumage and a prominent, dark casque atop its large bill. It is an arboreal species, typically found foraging for fruit and insects in the canopy of tropical forests.
