Piping Hornbill
Bycanistes fistulator
The Piping Hornbill (Bycanistes fistulator) is a rare hornbill found in 18 countries, weighing about 508 g. The piping hornbill is a bird in the hornbill family.
About the Piping Hornbill
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.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Piping Hornbill can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Piping Hornbill look like?
- The piping hornbill is a bird in the hornbill family.
- How big is a Piping Hornbill?
- The Piping Hornbill is a large sized bird weighing about 508 g.
- Where can you see a Piping Hornbill?
- The Piping Hornbill occurs in 18 countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, Gabon and Côte d’Ivoire.
- What birds look similar to a Piping Hornbill?
- The Piping Hornbill is most easily confused with the Silvery-cheeked Hornbill, the White-thighed Hornbill and the Brown-cheeked Hornbill.
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