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White-headed Woodhoopoe
Phoeniculus bollei
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Least Concern
Wingspan
25.8 cm
Weight
56.5 g
Family
Phoeniculidae
Order
Bucerotiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.8 cm | 10.2 in |
| Weight | 56.5 g | 1.99 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes (Hornbills & Hoopoes) |
| Family | Phoeniculidae (Wood Hoopoes) |
| Genus | Phoeniculus |
| Species | Phoeniculus bollei |
Distribution
White-headed Woodhoopoe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the White-headed Woodhoopoe endangered?
The White-headed Woodhoopoe has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-headed Woodhoopoe nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the White-headed Woodhoopoe?
The White-headed Woodhoopoe has a wingspan of 25.8 cm, weight of 56.5 g.
What order and family does the White-headed Woodhoopoe belong to?
The White-headed Woodhoopoe (Phoeniculus bollei) belongs to the order Bucerotiformes and the family Phoeniculidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Phoeniculidae family
Abyssinian Scimitarbill
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Least Concern
Black-billed Woodhoopoe
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Least Concern
Black Scimitarbill
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Least Concern
Common Scimitarbill
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Least Concern
Forest Scimitarbill
Rhinopomastus castaneiceps
Least Concern
Green Woodhoopoe
Phoeniculus purpureus
Least Concern
Violet Woodhoopoe
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Least Concern