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)
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 Kidepo Valley 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 |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Hemprich's Hornbill in Kidepo Valley National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hemprich's Hornbill sighting in Kidepo Valley National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Hemprich's Hornbill in Kidepo Valley National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Hemprich's Hornbill in Kidepo Valley National Park in our monthly data.