About the Western Dwarf Hornbill
The western dwarf hornbill is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is widely spread across the African tropical rainforest. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the eastern dwarf hornbill with the English name "black dwarf hornbill".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Horizocerus hartlaubi |
| Species Codes | bkdhor1, WDHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Dwarf Hornbill belong to?
The Western Dwarf Hornbill (Horizocerus hartlaubi) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
How can I identify the Western Dwarf Hornbill?
The western dwarf hornbill is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is widely spread across the African tropical rainforest. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the eastern dwarf hornbill with the English name \"black dwarf hornbill\"....
Where can I report a Western Dwarf Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Dwarf Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkdhor1, or on iNaturalist.