White-thighed Hornbill
NameWhite-thighed Hornbill
Common NameWhite-thighed Hornbill
Scientific NameBycanistes albotibialis
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)75
Length (cm)65
Weight (g)1250
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly glossy black on the head, back, and upperparts. The lower back, rump, vent, and thighs are white, as are the outer tail feathers and the secondary flight feathers, creating a distinctive white patch on the wings in flight. The large bill and casque are pale, often creamy white or yellowish.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, resonant, and far-carrying calls, often described as honks, barks, or cackles, sometimes given in a series.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, ranging from Nigeria east to Uganda and south to Angola.
Identifying Featureslarge pale bill and casque, black body with white lower back, rump, and thighs, white outer tail feathers, white secondary flight feathers, yellowish eye ring
Description
This large hornbill is characterized by its striking black and white plumage and a prominent pale bill with a casque. It is an arboreal species, typically found foraging for fruit in the canopy of tropical forests.
