About the Yellow-casqued Hornbill
The yellow-casqued hornbill, also known as the yellow-casqued wattled hornbill, is found in the rainforest of coastal regions of West Africa, for example in Côte d'Ivoire. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Ceratogymna elata |
| Species Codes | yechor1, YCHO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-casqued Hornbill belong to?
The Yellow-casqued Hornbill (Ceratogymna elata) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Yellow-casqued Hornbill?
The Yellow-casqued Hornbill is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Yellow-casqued Hornbill?
The yellow-casqued hornbill, also known as the yellow-casqued wattled hornbill, is found in the rainforest of coastal regions of West Africa, for example in Côte d'Ivoire. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Yellow-casqued Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-casqued Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yechor1, or on iNaturalist.
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