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Lophoceros fasciatus (Shaw, 1812) is a animal in the Bucerotidae family, order Bucerotiformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Lophoceros fasciatus (Shaw, 1812) (Lophoceros fasciatus (Shaw, 1812))
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Lophoceros fasciatus (Shaw, 1812)

Lophoceros fasciatus (Shaw, 1812)

Lophoceros fasciatus is a large bird species with distinct plumage, bill markings, and an undulating flight.

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Family
Genus
Lophoceros
Order
Bucerotiformes
Class
Aves

About Lophoceros fasciatus (Shaw, 1812)

Body Size

Lophoceros fasciatus is a large bird species that measures 54 centimetres (21 in) in total length.

Plumage Coloration

Its plumage is primarily black, with contrasting white coloration on the belly and the tip of the tail.

Bill and Casque Morphology

It has a long, curved bill patterned black and yellow, that carries a medium-sized casque.

Sexual Dimorphism

Adult males and females have similar overall appearances, but females have smaller casques than males.

Immature Traits

Immature birds of this species have duller plumage, smaller bills, and do not develop a casque.

Flight Pattern

This species has an undulating flight pattern.

Photo: (c) Nicki Cagle, all rights reserved, uploaded by Nicki Cagle

Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Aves Bucerotiformes Bucerotidae Lophoceros

More from Bucerotidae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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