Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill

Bycanistes subcylindricus

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.

Scientific name

Bycanistes subcylindricus

Family

Hornbills

IUCN status

LC