About the Jackson's Hornbill
Jackson's hornbill 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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Tockus jacksoni |
| Species Codes | jachor1, JAHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Jackson's Hornbill belong to?
The Jackson's Hornbill (Tockus jacksoni) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
How can I identify the Jackson's Hornbill?
Jackson's hornbill 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....
Where can I report a Jackson's Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Jackson's Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code jachor1, or on iNaturalist.
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