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Primary Traits
202 g
0 m - 1,500 m
49
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Lophoceros nasutus
English name
African Grey Hornbill
Order
Bucerotiformes
Family
Bucerotidae
Genus
Lophoceros
Species
nasutus
Data source
HBW6, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Afrotropical
Latitudinal zone
Tropical
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
163 g
Maximum female mass
215 g
Minimum male mass
172 g
Maximum male mass
258 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
202 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
1,500 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
1,500 m
Typical elevation
750 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Woodland
Habitat breadth
5
Primary diet
Invertebrate
Diet breadth
4
Diet specialization index
0.7
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
No data
Mating system
No data
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cavity (tree)
Nest substrate
Ground, Nest, Tree
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
2
Maximum clutch size
5
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
24 d
Maximum incubation period
26 d
Minimum fledging period
43 d
Maximum fledging period
49 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
3.5
Average fledging period
46 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary