Piping Hornbill
Bycanistes fistulator
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderBucerotiformes (Hornbills and Hoopoes)
- FamilyBucerotidae (Hornbills)
- GenusBycanistes (Bycanistes Hornbills)
- SpeciesBycanistes fistulator (Piping Hornbill)
About the Piping Hornbill
The piping hornbill (Bycanistes fistulator) 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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Recent sightings of Piping Hornbill in Semuliki 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 |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Piping Hornbill in Semuliki National Park?
About 80% of wildlife watchers report a Piping Hornbill sighting in Semuliki National Park, based on 389 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Piping Hornbill in Semuliki National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Piping Hornbill in Semuliki National Park in our monthly data.