Trumpeter Hornbill
NameTrumpeter Hornbill
Common NameTrumpeter Hornbill
Scientific NameBycanistes bucinator
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)95
Length (cm)61.5
Weight (g)1250
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly black on the head, neck, back, and upper breast, with a contrasting white lower belly, vent, and broad white patches on the flight feathers. The tail is black with white outer tail feathers. The large bill and its prominent casque are dark grey to black, and there is distinctive bare red skin around the eyes.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, deep, resonant, and trumpet-like calls, which are often described as a series of 'waa-haa-haa' or 'kok-kok-kok-kok' notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Africa, ranging from Burundi and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo south to Angola, and east to Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and eastern South Africa.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Black and white plumage, Prominent dark casque on bill, Red bare skin around eyes, Loud trumpet-like call
Description
The Trumpeter Hornbill is a large, striking hornbill species characterized by its mostly black plumage, white belly, and a prominent dark casque on its bill. These social birds are known for their loud, trumpet-like calls that echo through the forests they inhabit.
