Congo Pied Hornbill
Lophoceros fasciatus
The Congo Pied Hornbill (Lophoceros fasciatus) is a rare hornbill found in 20 countries, weighing about 259 g. The Congo pied hornbill is a bird of the hornbill family, a family of tropical near-passerine birds found in the Old World.
About the Congo Pied Hornbill
The Congo pied hornbill is a bird of the hornbill family, a family of tropical near-passerine birds found in the Old World.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Congo Pied Hornbill can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Congo Pied Hornbill look like?
- The Congo pied hornbill is a bird of the hornbill family, a family of tropical near-passerine birds found in the Old World.
- How big is a Congo Pied Hornbill?
- The Congo Pied Hornbill is a medium sized bird weighing about 259 g.
- Where can you see a Congo Pied Hornbill?
- The Congo Pied Hornbill occurs in 20 countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, the Gambia and Côte d’Ivoire.
- What birds look similar to a Congo Pied Hornbill?
- The Congo Pied Hornbill is most easily confused with the Bradfield's Hornbill, the Red-billed Dwarf Hornbill and the Hemprich's Hornbill.
- Is the Congo Pied Hornbill endangered?
- The Congo Pied Hornbill is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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