Phoeniculidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Bucerotiformes, class Aves. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
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Phoeniculus damarensis (Ogilvie-Grant, 1901)
Phoeniculus damarensis, the violet wood hoopoe, is a distinctively colored bird …
Phoeniculus purpureus (J.F.Miller, 1784)
Phoeniculus purpureus, the green wood hoopoe, is an identifiable insect-eating b…
Rhinopomastus cyanomelas (Vieillot, 1819)
Rhinopomastus cyanomelas is an insect-eating species with distinct size, beak, a…
Rhinopomastus minor (Rüppell, 1845)
Rhinopomastus minor is a small African bird classified as a species of least con…
Phoeniculidae animals belong to the Bucerotiformes order in the Animalia kingdom. It resembles the black-billed wood hoopoe, but can be distinguished by its red beak and green throat. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Phoeniculidae is classified in the order Bucerotiformes, class Aves, phylum Chordata. Distinctive white markings on the wings and white chevrons along the edges of the tail make it easy to identify, along with its long, thin, curved red bill.
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