Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill
Bycanistes subcylindricus
Least ConcernAves · Bucerotiformes · Bucerotidae
About
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.
Fun Fact
It has an oversized blackish bill with a large casque on top.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found mostly in Ivory-Coast, with smaller populations in its surrounding countries for West-African populations.
Diet
Diet of the black-and-white-casqued hornbill consist mostly of fruits, which includes relatively small fruits or pieces of larger fruits.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance