Silvery-cheeked Hornbill

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Norway and United Kingdom.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (प्राणी)

Phylum

Chordata (रज्जुकी)

Class

Aves (पक्षी)

Order

Bucerotiformes (ब्युसेरोटीफ़ोर्मीस)

Family

Bucerotidae

Genus

Bycanistes

Species

Bycanistes brevis (Silvery-cheeked Hornbill)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ギンガオサイチョウ

Chinese 銀頰噪犀鳥

Spanish Cálao cariplateado

French Calao à joues argent

German Silberwangen-Hornvogel

Portuguese calau-de-crista

Russian Серебрянокрылый калао

Similar Species in Bycanistes

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Piping Hornbill

Bycanistes fistulator

Least Concern

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Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill

Bycanistes subcylindricus

Least Concern

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Trumpeter Hornbill

Bycanistes bucinator

Least Concern

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Brown-cheeked Hornbill

Bycanistes cylindricus

Vulnerable

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White-thighed Hornbill

Bycanistes albotibialis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Silvery-cheeked Hornbill?

The scientific name of Silvery-cheeked Hornbill is Bycanistes brevis. It belongs to the genus Bycanistes.

What is the conservation status of Silvery-cheeked Hornbill?

Silvery-cheeked Hornbill (Bycanistes brevis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Silvery-cheeked Hornbill live?

Silvery-cheeked Hornbill is found in Distributed across Norway and United Kingdom.. Countries include Norway, United Kingdom.

What family does Silvery-cheeked Hornbill belong to?

Silvery-cheeked Hornbill (Bycanistes brevis) belongs to the genus Bycanistes, which is part of the taxonomic family Bucerotidae.

Is Silvery-cheeked Hornbill endangered?

No, Silvery-cheeked Hornbill (Bycanistes brevis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Silvery-cheeked Hornbill belong to?

Silvery-cheeked Hornbill (Bycanistes brevis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of Silvery-cheeked Hornbill?

The closest relatives of Silvery-cheeked Hornbill in the genus Bycanistes include Piping Hornbill, Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill, Trumpeter Hornbill, Brown-cheeked Hornbill, White-thighed Hornbill.