Western Long-tailed Hornbill

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Western Long-tailed Hornbill (<em>Horizocerus albocristatus</em>) is a species of Hornbills (<em>Bucerotidae</em>) in the order Hornbills and Allies.

Overview

Western Long-tailed Hornbill (Horizocerus albocristatus) is a species of Hornbills (Bucerotidae) in the order Hornbills and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Horizocerus; binomial: Horizocerus albocristatus; authority: (Cassin, 1848).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of White-crested Hornbill to Western Long-tailed Hornbill with the split of Horizocerus cassini following HBW/BirdLife.

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