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Trumpeter Hornbill (Bycanistes bucinator)

About Trumpeter Hornbill (Bycanistes bucinator)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Birds
  • Order: Bucerotiformes
  • Family: Hornbills

The trumpeter hornbill is a medium-sized hornbill, with length between 58 and 65 cm, characterized by a large grey casque on the bill, smaller in females. The eyes are brown or red, with pink surrounding skin. Body mass is between 0.45 and 1 kg. It is similar to silvery-cheeked hornbill. Distinguishing features include an all-black back, white belly and white underwing coverts, and red facial skin.

Source: Wikipedia

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  • 2003-02-01

    Port St. Johns - Wild Coast, South Africa