Trumpeter Hornbill (Bycanistes bucinator)

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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