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Forest Scimitarbill
Rhinopomastus castaneiceps
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Least Concern
Wingspan
20.4 cm
Weight
24.5 g
Family
Phoeniculidae
Order
Bucerotiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 20.4 cm | 8.0 in |
| Weight | 24.5 g | 0.86 oz |
Habitat & Range
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 castaneiceps |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Forest Scimitarbill endangered?
The Forest Scimitarbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Forest Scimitarbill nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Forest Scimitarbill?
The Forest Scimitarbill has a wingspan of 20.4 cm, weight of 24.5 g.
What order and family does the Forest Scimitarbill belong to?
The Forest Scimitarbill (Rhinopomastus castaneiceps) 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
Black Scimitarbill
Rhinopomastus aterrimus
Least Concern
Common Scimitarbill
Rhinopomastus cyanomelas
Least Concern
Green Woodhoopoe
Phoeniculus purpureus
Least Concern
Violet Woodhoopoe
Phoeniculus damarensis
Least Concern
White-headed Woodhoopoe
Phoeniculus bollei
Least Concern