Piping Hornbill
Bycanistes fistulator
Avilumen editorial team ·
The piping hornbill is a bird in the hornbill family. This black-and-white species is found in humid forest and second growth in Central and West Africa, ranging from Senegal east to Uganda and south to Angola. At about 50 cm (20 in) in length, it is the smallest member of the genus Bycanistes.
The piping hornbill (Bycanistes fistulator) is a bird in the hornbill family. This black-and-white species is found in humid forest and second growth in Central and West Africa, ranging from Senegal east to Uganda and south to Angola. At about 50 cm (20 in) in length, it is the smallest member of the genus Bycanistes.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Bucerotiformes
- Family
- Bucerotidae
- Genus
- Bycanistes
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Bycanistes fistulator (Piping Hornbill) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by Dotun55 (CC BY-SA 4.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bycanistes fistulator (Piping Hornbill) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Bycanistes fistulator, commonly known as the Piping Hornbill, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Bycanistes fistulator (Piping Hornbill) live?
- Bycanistes fistulator (Piping Hornbill) is found in Africa.
- What family does Bycanistes fistulator (Piping Hornbill) belong to?
- Bycanistes fistulator (Piping Hornbill) belongs to the family Bucerotidae, in the order Bucerotiformes.
- What colour is Bycanistes fistulator (Piping Hornbill)?
- The plumage of Bycanistes fistulator (Piping Hornbill) combines these colours: Black and White.
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