Western Long-tailed Hornbill
NameWestern Long-tailed Hornbill
Common NameWestern Long-tailed Hornbill
Scientific NameCeratogymna fistulator
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)75
Weight (g)600
Plumage DetailsMales have a distinctive white head and neck with a shaggy crest, contrasting with a dark, glossy black body. The long tail is black with white outer tail feathers. Females are similar but have a black head and neck.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of loud, far-carrying 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'whup-whup-whup' calls, often given in flight or from a high perch.
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 FeaturesWhite shaggy crest (male), Long black tail with white outer feathers, Dark body plumage, Large dark bill, Arboreal behavior
Description
The Western Long-tailed Hornbill is a medium-sized hornbill characterized by its prominent white shaggy crest (in males) and long tail. It is an arboreal species, typically found foraging in the canopy of tropical forests, often in small groups.
