About the Silvery-cheeked Hornbill
The silvery-cheeked hornbill is a large species of hornbill found in Africa. Silvery-cheeked hornbills are residents of the tall evergreen forests of East Africa from Ethiopia to South Africa. In Zimbabwe it is threatened by habitat destruction and its presence in South Africa is marginal, but it remains locally fairly common, especially in the northern and central parts of its range.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Bycanistes brevis |
| Species Codes | sichor1, SCHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Silvery-cheeked Hornbill belong to?
The Silvery-cheeked Hornbill (Bycanistes brevis) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
How can I identify the Silvery-cheeked Hornbill?
The silvery-cheeked hornbill is a large species of hornbill found in Africa. Silvery-cheeked hornbills are residents of the tall evergreen forests of East Africa from Ethiopia to South Africa. In Zimbabwe it is threatened by habitat destruction and its presence in South Africa is marginal, but it re...
Where can I report a Silvery-cheeked Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Silvery-cheeked Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sichor1, or on iNaturalist.
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