Jackson's Hornbill
Tockus jacksoni
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderBucerotiformes (Hornbills and Hoopoes)
- FamilyBucerotidae (Hornbills)
- GenusTockus (Red-billed and Yellow-billed Hornbills)
- SpeciesTockus jacksoni (Jackson's Hornbill)
About the Jackson's Hornbill
Jackson's hornbill (Tockus jacksoni) is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is only found in North West Kenya and North East Uganda. Except for the dense white spots on the wing-coverts, it resembles, and is often considered a subspecies of, Von der Decken's hornbill. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Jackson's Hornbill in Kidepo Valley National Park
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Tockus flavirostris
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Lophoceros nasutus
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Lophoceros hemprichii
Crowned Hornbill
Lophoceros alboterminatus
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill
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Northern Ground Hornbill
Bucorvus abyssinicus
Common Hoopoe
Upupa epops
Green Wood Hoopoe
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Abyssinian Scimitarbill
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African Hoopoe
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Black Scimitarbill
Rhinopomastus aterrimus
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 |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Jackson's Hornbill in Kidepo Valley National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Jackson's Hornbill sighting in Kidepo Valley National Park, based on 165 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Jackson's Hornbill in Kidepo Valley National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Jackson's Hornbill in Kidepo Valley National Park in our monthly data.