White-crowned Hornbill
Berenicornis comatus
The White-crowned Hornbill (Berenicornis comatus) is a rare hornbill found in 6 countries, weighing about 1.5 kg. The white-crowned hornbill, also known as the long-crested hornbill or white-crested hornbill, is a species of hornbill.
About the White-crowned Hornbill
The white-crowned hornbill, also known as the long-crested hornbill or white-crested hornbill, is a species of hornbill.
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How to identify it
Berenicornis comatus is a large hornbill, reaching a length of 83–102 cm (33–40 in) and a weight of 1.3–1.5 kg (2.9–3.3 lb). Females are smaller than males. The plumage is black and white. The head, neck, breast and tail are white, while the remaining plumage is black. It has white crown feathers erected in a crest (hence the common name). Between the eye and the bill and on the throat there is bare dark blue skin. The bill is mainly black, with a yellowish base. Like most hornbills, it has a blackish casque on the top of its bill. The female has a black neck and underparts.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Myanmar (Burma).
When to see it
The White-crowned Hornbill can be seen all year round, with peak activity in April. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a White-crowned Hornbill?
- Berenicornis comatus is a large hornbill, reaching a length of 83–102 cm (33–40 in) and a weight of 1.3–1.5 kg (2.9–3.3 lb). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-crowned Hornbill?
- The White-crowned Hornbill is a large sized bird weighing about 1.5 kg.
- Where can you see a White-crowned Hornbill?
- The White-crowned Hornbill occurs in 6 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei.
- What birds look similar to a White-crowned Hornbill?
- The White-crowned Hornbill is most easily confused with the Black-casqued Hornbill, the Eastern Yellow-billed Hornbill and the Luzon Hornbill.
- Is the White-crowned Hornbill endangered?
- The White-crowned Hornbill is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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