About the Bradfield's Hornbill
Bradfield's hornbill is an African hornbill. It is a medium-sized bird, 50–57 cm (20–22 in) in length, characterized by black back and wings and a white belly. The tip feathers of the long tail are white. Females are smaller than males and can be recognized by turquoise facial skin. The eyes are yellow and the beak is red. The beak is long and presents no casque.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Lophoceros bradfieldi |
| Species Codes | brahor1, BRHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bradfield's Hornbill belong to?
The Bradfield's Hornbill (Lophoceros bradfieldi) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
How can I identify the Bradfield's Hornbill?
Bradfield's hornbill is an African hornbill. It is a medium-sized bird, 50–57 cm (20–22 in) in length, characterized by black back and wings and a white belly. The tip feathers of the long tail are white. Females are smaller than males and can be recognized by turquoise facial skin. The eyes are yel...
Where can I report a Bradfield's Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Bradfield's Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brahor1, or on iNaturalist.
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