About the Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill
The Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill (Tockus leucomelas) is a species of bird in the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), within the order Bucerotiformes. This family contains 64 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code sybhor1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Tockus leucomelas |
| Species Codes | sybhor1, SYBH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill belong to?
The Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill (Tockus leucomelas) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
How can I identify the Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill?
The Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill is a member of the Hornbills family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sybhor1, or on iNaturalist.