Abyssinian Scimitarbill
Rhinopomastus minor
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Least Concern
Wingspan
17.9 cm
Weight
25.5 g
Family
Phoeniculidae
Order
Bucerotiformes
About
The Abyssinian Scimitarbill is a small bird weighing about 26g found in dry woodland and savanna of eastern Africa. It uses its decurved bill to probe bark and crevices for insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.9 cm | 7.0 in |
| Weight | 25.5 g | 0.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes (Hornbills & Hoopoes) |
| Family | Phoeniculidae (Wood Hoopoes) |
| Genus | Rhinopomastus |
| Species | Rhinopomastus minor |
Distribution
Abyssinian Scimitarbill has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Abyssinian Scimitarbill endangered?
The Abyssinian Scimitarbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Abyssinian Scimitarbill nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Abyssinian Scimitarbill?
The Abyssinian Scimitarbill has a wingspan of 17.9 cm, weight of 25.5 g.
What order and family does the Abyssinian Scimitarbill belong to?
The Abyssinian Scimitarbill (Rhinopomastus minor) belongs to the order Bucerotiformes and the family Phoeniculidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Phoeniculidae family
Black-billed Woodhoopoe
Phoeniculus somaliensis
Least Concern
Black Scimitarbill
Rhinopomastus aterrimus
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