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Pale-billed Hornbill vs Silvery-cheeked Hornbill

Lophoceros pallidirostris versus Bycanistes brevis

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Pale-billed Hornbill (Lophoceros pallidirostris) Pale-billed Hornbill
Silvery-cheeked Hornbill (Bycanistes brevis) Silvery-cheeked Hornbill

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In short

The bill color is the most reliable field mark: the Pale-billed Hornbill has a pale bill, while the Silvery-cheeked Hornbill has a dark bill with a prominent casque. These species also differ in size, with the Silvery-cheeked Hornbill being notably larger.

Identification tips

  1. Look for the bill color: Pale-billed Hornbill has a pale bill, Silvery-cheeked Hornbill has a dark bill with a casque. 2. Consider the size: Silvery-cheeked Hornbill is much larger than the Pale-billed Hornbill.

Size

The Silvery-cheeked Hornbill is significantly larger than the Pale-billed Hornbill.

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The bill color is the most reliable field mark: the Pale-billed Hornbill has a pale bill, while the Silvery-cheeked Hornbill has a dark bill with a prominent casque. These species also differ in size, with the Silvery-cheeked Hornbill being notably larger.

  1. Look for the bill color: Pale-billed Hornbill has a pale bill, Silvery-cheeked Hornbill has a dark bill with a casque. 2. Consider the size: Silvery-cheeked Hornbill is much larger than the Pale-billed Hornbill.

The Silvery-cheeked Hornbill is significantly larger than the Pale-billed Hornbill.

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