About the Piping Hornbill
The Piping Hornbill (Bycanistes fistulator) is a species of bird in the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), within the order Bucerotiformes. This family contains 64 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code piphor1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Bycanistes fistulator |
| Species Codes | piphor1, WPHO, PIHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Piping Hornbill belong to?
The Piping Hornbill (Bycanistes fistulator) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
How can I identify the Piping Hornbill?
The Piping Hornbill is a member of the Hornbills family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Piping Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Piping Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code piphor1, or on iNaturalist.