Brown-cheeked Hornbill
NameBrown-cheeked Hornbill
Common NameBrown-cheeked Hornbill
Scientific NameBycanistes cylindricus
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)95
Length (cm)65
Weight (g)1250
Plumage DetailsPredominantly glossy black plumage on the head, neck, back, and wings. The belly and undertail coverts are white. It possesses a large, dark bill with a prominent casque that can be pale or yellowish.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, far-carrying calls, often described as a series of hoots, grunts, or cackles.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in West Africa, specifically from Sierra Leone and Liberia east to Ghana and Togo.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Prominent casque on bill, Glossy black body with white belly and undertail, Loud vocalizations, Arboreal habit
Description
A large, dark hornbill with a prominent casque on its bill, typically found in the canopy of tropical forests. It is primarily black with a contrasting white belly and undertail coverts, feeding mainly on fruit.
