🌿Native Nature

Trumpeter Hornbill

Bycanistes bucinator

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Bucerotiformes ›Family: Bucerotidae ›Genus: Bycanistes

About

The trumpeter hornbill (Bycanistes bucinator) is a medium-sized hornbill, with length between 58 and 65 cm (23 and 26 in), 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 (0.99 and 2.20 lb). It is similar to silvery-cheeked hornbill. Distinguishing features include an all-black back, white belly and white underwing coverts (in flight, wings present white tips), and red...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Trumpeter Hornbill?
The scientific name of Trumpeter Hornbill is Bycanistes bucinator.
What is the conservation status of Trumpeter Hornbill?
The Trumpeter Hornbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Trumpeter Hornbill belong to?
Trumpeter Hornbill belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Trumpeter Hornbill belong to?
Trumpeter Hornbill belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Trumpeter Hornbill belong to?
Trumpeter Hornbill belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Trumpeter Hornbill belong to?
Trumpeter Hornbill belongs to the order Bucerotiformes.
What family does Trumpeter Hornbill belong to?
Trumpeter Hornbill belongs to the family Bucerotidae.
What genus does Trumpeter Hornbill belong to?
Trumpeter Hornbill belongs to the genus Bycanistes.