Piping Hornbill
Bycanistes fistulator
NENot Evaluated
- Family
- Hornbills (Bucerotidae)
- Order
- Bucerotiformes
Overview
The piping hornbill (Bycanistes fistulator) is a bird in the hornbill family. This black-and-white species is found in humid forest and second growth in Central and West Africa, ranging from Senegal east to Uganda and south to Angola. At about 50 cm (20 in) in length, it is the smallest member of the genus Bycanistes.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Piping hornbill
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
