About the White-headed Woodhoopoe
The white-headed wood hoopoe is a species of bird in the family Phoeniculidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Woodhoopoes and Scimitarbills (Phoeniculidae) |
| Species | Phoeniculus bollei |
| Species Codes | whhwoo1, WHWO, WHWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-headed Woodhoopoe belong to?
The White-headed Woodhoopoe (Phoeniculus bollei) belongs to the Woodhoopoes and Scimitarbills family (Phoeniculidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
How can I identify the White-headed Woodhoopoe?
The white-headed wood hoopoe is a species of bird in the family Phoeniculidae....
Where can I report a White-headed Woodhoopoe sighting?
You can log sightings of White-headed Woodhoopoe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whhwoo1, 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
74
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