White-thighed Hornbill
Bycanistes albotibialis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderBucerotiformes (Hornbills and Hoopoes)
- FamilyBucerotidae (Hornbills)
- GenusBycanistes (Bycanistes Hornbills)
- SpeciesBycanistes albotibialis (White-thighed Hornbill)
About the White-thighed Hornbill
The white-thighed hornbill (Bycanistes albotibialis) is a species of hornbill. It is found in Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, Sudan, and Uganda. It is sometimes considered to be a subspecies of the brown-cheeked hornbill. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-thighed Hornbill in Bwindi Impenetrable 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 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 5 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 6 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-thighed Hornbill in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a White-thighed Hornbill sighting in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-thighed Hornbill in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for White-thighed Hornbill in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in our monthly data.