[Bycanistes brevis]
Habitat: Coastal and montane forests
Size: 30″
Weight: 2.1-3.2 lbs
Average Lifespan: 35 years
Incubation Period: 40 days
Number of Young: 1-3
Conservation Status: Least Concern
– Both sexes seal the nest, except for a narrow vertical slit.
– The female breaks out of the nest when the chicks are about half-grown and helps feed them.
– The chicks reseal the nest, except for the vertical slit, and break out when they are ready to fly.