About the Black-billed Woodhoopoe
The black-billed wood hoopoe is a species of bird in the family Phoeniculidae. It is native to eastern Africa where it is found in wooded and scrubby areas.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Woodhoopoes and Scimitarbills (Phoeniculidae) |
| Species | Phoeniculus somaliensis |
| Species Codes | blbwoo2, BBWH, BBWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-billed Woodhoopoe belong to?
The Black-billed Woodhoopoe (Phoeniculus somaliensis) belongs to the Woodhoopoes and Scimitarbills family (Phoeniculidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
How can I identify the Black-billed Woodhoopoe?
The black-billed wood hoopoe is a species of bird in the family Phoeniculidae. It is native to eastern Africa where it is found in wooded and scrubby areas....
Where can I report a Black-billed Woodhoopoe sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-billed Woodhoopoe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbwoo2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Woodhoopoes and Scimitarbills 8 species
More Birds in Order Bucerotiformes
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Quick Stats
Bucerotiformes
Order
8
Species in Family
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