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Black Scimitarbill
Rhinopomastus aterrimus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
19.5 cm
Weight
26.5 g
Family
Phoeniculidae
Order
Bucerotiformes
The Black Scimitarbill (Rhinopomastus aterrimus) is a bird species in the family Phoeniculidae (wood hoopoes), within the order Bucerotiformes (hornbills & hoopoes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.5 cm and a weight of 26.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.5 cm | 7.7 in |
| Weight | 26.5 g | 0.93 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes (Hornbills & Hoopoes) |
| Family | Phoeniculidae (Wood Hoopoes) |
| Genus | Rhinopomastus |
| Species | Rhinopomastus aterrimus |
Distribution
Black Scimitarbill has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black Scimitarbill endangered?
The Black Scimitarbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Scimitarbill nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Black Scimitarbill?
The Black Scimitarbill has a wingspan of 19.5 cm, weight of 26.5 g.
What order and family does the Black Scimitarbill belong to?
The Black Scimitarbill (Rhinopomastus aterrimus) belongs to the order Bucerotiformes and the family Phoeniculidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Phoeniculidae family
Abyssinian Scimitarbill
Rhinopomastus minor
Least Concern
Black-billed Woodhoopoe
Phoeniculus somaliensis
Least Concern
Common Scimitarbill
Rhinopomastus cyanomelas
Least Concern
Forest Scimitarbill
Rhinopomastus castaneiceps
Least Concern
Green Woodhoopoe
Phoeniculus purpureus
Least Concern
Violet Woodhoopoe
Phoeniculus damarensis
Least Concern
White-headed Woodhoopoe
Phoeniculus bollei
Least Concern