Genus: Rhinoplax
Description
One single species, the Helmeted Hornbill from Asia.
It differs from the three species of the genus Buceros with its markedly elongated central rectrices, its casque structure and its more complex vocalisations.
Taxonomy
Rhinoplax is a genus in the family Bucerotidae.
It is sometimes included in the genus Buceros.
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| R. vigil | Helmeted Hornbill | ||
References
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliot, and J Sargatal, eds. 2001. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 6: Mousebirds to Hornbills. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334306
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Rhinoplax. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 23 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Rhinoplax
