Black-casqued Hornbill
Ceratogymna atrata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderBucerotiformes (Hornbills and Hoopoes)
- FamilyBucerotidae (Hornbills)
- GenusCeratogymna (Wattled Hornbills)
- SpeciesCeratogymna atrata (Black-casqued Hornbill)
About the Black-casqued Hornbill
The black-casqued hornbill (Ceratogymna atrata), or black-casqued wattled hornbill, is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is found fairly commonly across sub-Saharan Africa, being known from Sierra Leone and Liberia in Western Africa (as well as most of the West African nations along the Gulf of Guinea), south to Angola and east to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and western Uganda. They are currently considered of near threatened, and their population is declining.
The black-casqued hornbill is a large, mostly black bird with bare-skinned blue wattles and skin around their eyes. Adult birds are typically between 60 and 70 cm (24 and 28 in) long, and can be distinguished from the similar yellow-casqued hornbill by the white scales found in their plumage. They are readily identifiable as a member of the hornbill family by the eponymous casque structure that the birds develop on their beaks as they mature.
Like many bird species, black-casqued hornbills exhibit sexual dimorphism. The males are larger, with black heads, and a larger casque. The females have brown hood of feathers. Both male and female birds have a powerful, "braying" call, which... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-casqued Hornbill in Semuliki National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 4 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-casqued Hornbill in Semuliki National Park?
About 60% of wildlife watchers report a Black-casqued Hornbill sighting in Semuliki National Park, based on 255 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-casqued Hornbill in Semuliki National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Black-casqued Hornbill in Semuliki National Park in our monthly data.