About the Monteiro's Hornbill
Monteiro's hornbill is a species of hornbill that is native to the dry woodlands of southwestern Africa. It is a common, near-endemic species in Namibia, with a total population estimated at 340,000 individuals.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Tockus monteiri |
| Species Codes | monhor1, MOHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Monteiro's Hornbill belong to?
The Monteiro's Hornbill (Tockus monteiri) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
How can I identify the Monteiro's Hornbill?
Monteiro's hornbill is a species of hornbill that is native to the dry woodlands of southwestern Africa. It is a common, near-endemic species in Namibia, with a total population estimated at 340,000 individuals....
Where can I report a Monteiro's Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Monteiro's Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code monhor1, or on iNaturalist.
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