About the African Gray Hornbill
The African grey hornbill is a member of the hornbill family of mainly tropical near-passerine birds found in the Old World. It is a widespread resident breeder in much of sub-Saharan Africa and the southwest of the Arabian Peninsula. The African grey hornbill has escaped or been deliberately released into Florida, USA, but there is no evidence that the population is breeding and may only persist due to continuing releases or escapes.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Lophoceros nasutus |
| Species Codes | afghor1, AGHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Gray Hornbill belong to?
The African Gray Hornbill (Lophoceros nasutus) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
How can I identify the African Gray Hornbill?
The African grey hornbill is a member of the hornbill family of mainly tropical near-passerine birds found in the Old World. It is a widespread resident breeder in much of sub-Saharan Africa and the southwest of the Arabian Peninsula. The African grey hornbill has escaped or been deliberately releas...
Where can I report a African Gray Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of African Gray Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afghor1, or on iNaturalist.
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