Black-casqued Hornbill
NameBlack-casqued Hornbill
Common NameBlack-casqued Hornbill
Scientific NameCeratogymna atrata
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)95
Length (cm)75
Weight (g)2250
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is glossy black overall, with bare blue skin around the eyes and throat. Both sexes have white tips on the outer tail feathers. Males possess a larger, more ridged dark casque, while females have a smaller, smoother casque.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, deep, resonant honks, roars, or grunts, often given in a series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone east to Uganda and south to Angola.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Entirely dark plumage, Prominent dark casque on bill, Bare blue facial skin, White tips on outer tail feathers
Description
The Black-casqued Hornbill is a large, predominantly black hornbill characterized by a prominent dark casque atop its bill. It is an arboreal species, typically found foraging for fruit in the canopy of tropical forests.
