About the Black Scimitarbill
The black scimitarbill, also known as the black wood hoopoe, is a species of bird in the family Phoeniculidae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Woodhoopoes and Scimitarbills (Phoeniculidae) |
| Species | Rhinopomastus aterrimus |
| Species Codes | blsbil1, BLSC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Scimitarbill belong to?
The Black Scimitarbill (Rhinopomastus aterrimus) belongs to the Woodhoopoes and Scimitarbills family (Phoeniculidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
How can I identify the Black Scimitarbill?
The black scimitarbill, also known as the black wood hoopoe, is a species of bird in the family Phoeniculidae....
Where can I report a Black Scimitarbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Scimitarbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blsbil1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Woodhoopoes and Scimitarbills 8 species
More Birds in Order Bucerotiformes
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Quick Stats
Bucerotiformes
Order
8
Species in Family
92
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