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Common Scimitarbill
Rhinopomastus cyanomelas
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Least Concern
Wingspan
21.7 cm
Weight
29.9 g
Family
Phoeniculidae
Order
Bucerotiformes
The Common Scimitarbill (Rhinopomastus cyanomelas) is a bird species in the family Phoeniculidae (wood hoopoes), within the order Bucerotiformes (hornbills & hoopoes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.7 cm and a weight of 29.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.7 cm | 8.5 in |
| Weight | 29.9 g | 1.05 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes (Hornbills & Hoopoes) |
| Family | Phoeniculidae (Wood Hoopoes) |
| Genus | Rhinopomastus |
| Species | Rhinopomastus cyanomelas |
Distribution
Common Scimitarbill has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Common Scimitarbill endangered?
The Common Scimitarbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Common Scimitarbill nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Common Scimitarbill?
The Common Scimitarbill has a wingspan of 21.7 cm, weight of 29.9 g.
What order and family does the Common Scimitarbill belong to?
The Common Scimitarbill (Rhinopomastus cyanomelas) 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
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