Common Scimitarbill

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Common Scimitarbill (<em>Rhinopomastus cyanomelas</em>) is a species of Wood Hoopoes (<em>Phoeniculidae</em>) in the order Hornbills and Allies.

Overview

Common Scimitarbill (Rhinopomastus cyanomelas) is a species of Wood Hoopoes (Phoeniculidae) in the order Hornbills and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Rhinopomastus; binomial: Rhinopomastus cyanomelas; authority: (Vieillot, 1819).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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