About Horizocerus albocristatus cassini (Finsch, 1903)
Scientific Classification
The western long-tailed hornbill, scientific name Horizocerus albocristatus, is a hornbill species that belongs to the Bucerotidae family.
Habitat
It inhabits humid forests located in West Africa.
Previous Taxonomic Classification
This species was previously classified as conspecific with the eastern long-tailed hornbill (Horizocerus cassini), and both were previously given the shared English name "white-crested hornbill".
Range Extent
The western long-tailed hornbill has a large range across West Africa, where it occurs from southern Sierra Leone, extending east to Benin.
Distribution Countries
Its distribution includes Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, and Togo.
Population Abundance
It is a frequent species across parts of its range.
Conservation Status
While the total size of its population is difficult to estimate, the western long-tailed hornbill is not considered to be a threatened species.
