About the Trumpeter Hornbill
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Bycanistes bucinator |
| Species Codes | truhor1, TRHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Trumpeter Hornbill belong to?
The Trumpeter Hornbill (Bycanistes bucinator) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
How can I identify the Trumpeter Hornbill?
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. Distinguish...
Where can I report a Trumpeter Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Trumpeter Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code truhor1, or on iNaturalist.
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