Hemprich's Hornbill
Lophoceros hemprichii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderBucerotiformes (Hornbills and Hoopoes)
- FamilyBucerotidae (Hornbills)
- GenusLophoceros (Whistling Hornbills)
- SpeciesLophoceros hemprichii (Hemprich's Hornbill)
1 Verified sightings at Bale Mountains National Park From 2019 to 2026
15 Verified sightings across all 4 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Hemprich's Hornbill
Hemprich's hornbill (Lophoceros hemprichii) is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is found in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Uganda. As observed in the Degua Tembien district of north Ethiopia, the bird is found in bushland, scrubland and dense secondary forest, often near cliffs, gorges or water.
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Recent sightings of Hemprich's Hornbill in Bale Mountains National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Awash National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | |
| 3 | Bale Mountains National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | |
| 4 | Lake Nakuru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |