Jackson's Hornbill

The Jackson's Hornbill is a species of hornbill in the Bucerotidae family. It is found in Kenya, Sudan, and Uganda. Except for the dense white spots to the wing-coverts, it resembles, and is often considered a subspecies of, Von der Decken's Hornbill.

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Original source: Steve Garvie from Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Author: Steve Garvie from Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland

The Jackson's Hornbill is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Jackson's Hornbill (Tockus jacksoni) is a species of hornbill in the Bucerotidae family. It is found in Kenya, Sudan, and Uganda. Except for the dense white spots to the wing-coverts, it resembles, and is often considered a subspecies of, Von der Decken's Hornbill. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Tockus jacksoni. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007. More

however Jackson's Hornbill has white spots on the wing coverts. The picture above shows a pair of birds pictured at Lake Baringo, the female (with the black bill) is to the right. Some authorities believe that Jackson's and Von der Decken's are conspecific. More

however Jackson's Hornbill has white spots on the wing coverts. The picture shows a bird pictured in the samburu area. Some authorities believe that Jackson's and Von der Decken's are conspecific. - halki ha puntuado esta nota como More

Order : Coraciiformes
Family : Bucerotidae
Genus : Tockus
Species : jacksoni
Authority : (Ogilvie-Grant, 1891)