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Western Piping Hornbill
Bycanistes fistulator
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Least Concern
Wingspan
47.4 cm
Weight
521.5 g
Family
Bucerotidae
Order
Bucerotiformes
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 47.4 cm | 18.7 in |
| Weight | 521.5 g | 18.40 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes (Hornbills & Hoopoes) |
| Family | Bucerotidae (Hornbills) |
| Genus | Bycanistes |
| Species | Bycanistes fistulator |
Distribution
Western Piping Hornbill has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Western Piping Hornbill endangered?
The Western Piping Hornbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Western Piping Hornbill nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Western Piping Hornbill?
The Western Piping Hornbill has a wingspan of 47.4 cm, weight of 521.5 g.
What order and family does the Western Piping Hornbill belong to?
The Western Piping Hornbill (Bycanistes fistulator) belongs to the order Bucerotiformes and the family Bucerotidae.
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