About the Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill
The black-and-white-casqued hornbill, also known as the grey-cheeked hornbill, is a large black and white hornbill. It has an oversized blackish bill with a large casque on top. The female is slightly smaller than the male and has a significantly smaller casque. It is a monogamous species, and pairs nest in suitable tree cavities. The female usually lays up to two eggs. The diet consists mainly of figs, fruits, insects and small animals found in the trees.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Bycanistes subcylindricus |
| Species Codes | bawhor2, BAWC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill belong to?
The Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill (Bycanistes subcylindricus) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
How can I identify the Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill?
The black-and-white-casqued hornbill, also known as the grey-cheeked hornbill, is a large black and white hornbill. It has an oversized blackish bill with a large casque on top. The female is slightly smaller than the male and has a significantly smaller casque. It is a monogamous species, and pairs...
Where can I report a Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bawhor2, or on iNaturalist.
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