About Lophoceros fasciatus semifasciatus (Hartlaub, 1855)
Size
Morphology: Lophoceros fasciatus semifasciatus is a large bird, measuring 54 centimetres (21 inches) in length.
Plumage
Its plumage is mostly black, with a white belly and a white tail tip.
Bill and Casque
The long, curved bill is patterned black and yellow, and bears a medium-sized casque.
Sexual Dimorphism
Male and female individuals are similar in appearance, though the female has a smaller casque than the male.
Immature Traits
Immature birds have duller plumage than adults, with smaller bills and no casque.
Flight Pattern
This bird has an undulating flight pattern.
