Black-casqued Hornbill
Ceratogymna atrata
Near ThreatenedAves · Bucerotiformes · Bucerotidae
About
The black-casqued hornbill, or black-casqued wattled hornbill, is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is found fairly commonly across sub-Saharan Africa, being known from Sierra Leone and Liberia in Western Africa, south to Angola and east to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and western Uganda. They are currently considered of near threatened, and their population is declining.
Fun Fact
They typically live together in pairs or small family groups, although flocks of up to 40 individuals have also been sighted.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Feed on the fruits of species belonging to at least 20 separate plant families.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change