About the Black Hornbill
The black hornbill is a species of bird of the hornbill family Bucerotidae. It lives in Asia in Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Anthracoceros malayanus |
| Species Codes | blahor1, BLHO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Hornbill belong to?
The Black Hornbill (Anthracoceros malayanus) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Black Hornbill?
The Black Hornbill is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Black Hornbill?
The black hornbill is a species of bird of the hornbill family Bucerotidae. It lives in Asia in Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand....
Where can I report a Black Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blahor1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Bucerotiformes
Order
64
Species in Family
1,428
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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