Black-billed Woodhoopoe
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    Black-billed Woodhoopoe

    Phoeniculus somaliensis

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    Least Concern

    The black-billed wood hoopoe is a species of bird in the family Phoeniculidae. It is native to eastern Africa where it is found in wooded and scrubby areas.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Black-billed Woodhoopoe. Sightings recorded in 4 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    East Africa
    Abijata-Shalla Lakes National ParkCentral Rift Valley & Awash, Ethiopia
    Rare
    Mago National ParkSouth Omo & Southwest Lowlands, Ethiopia
    Rare
    Murulle Controlled Hunting AreaSouth Omo & Southwest Lowlands, Ethiopia
    Rare
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