About the Blyth's Hornbill
Blyth's hornbill, also known as the Papuan hornbill, is a large hornbill inhabiting the forest canopy in Wallacea and Melanesia. Its local name in Tok Pisin is kokomo.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Rhyticeros plicatus |
| Species Codes | blyhor1, PAHO, BLHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blyth's Hornbill belong to?
The Blyth's Hornbill (Rhyticeros plicatus) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
How can I identify the Blyth's Hornbill?
Blyth's hornbill, also known as the Papuan hornbill, is a large hornbill inhabiting the forest canopy in Wallacea and Melanesia. Its local name in Tok Pisin is kokomo....
Where can I report a Blyth's Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Blyth's Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blyhor1, or on iNaturalist.
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