Abyssinian Scimitarbill
Abyssinian Scimitarbill
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The Abyssinian Scimitarbill is a small, dark-bodied woodhoopoe with a long, decurved bill, primarily found in the Horn of Africa. Its plumage is generally black with a subtle sheen, and its bill is entirely black.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Horn of Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, Eritrea, and parts of Sudan and Somalia. Inhabits dry acacia and commiphora woodlands, and thorny scrub.
How to spot
Scan the branches and trunks of thorny trees for its slender, dark body and distinctively curved bill. Listen for its soft, often repeated 'hoo' or 'hoo-hoo' calls, which are less boisterous than those of other woodhoopoes.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its range. Active during the day, generally observed foraging individually or in small family groups.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Horn of Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, Eritrea, and parts of Sudan and Somalia. Inhabits dry acacia and commiphora woodlands, and thorny scrub.
How to spot
Scan the branches and trunks of thorny trees for its slender, dark body and distinctively curved bill. Listen for its soft, often repeated 'hoo' or 'hoo-hoo' calls, which are less boisterous than those of other woodhoopoes.
When to spot
Resident year-round within its range. Active during the day, generally observed foraging individually or in small family groups.
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Abyssinian Scimitarbills are known for their somewhat secretive nature, often foraging quietly among the branches, making them more challenging to spot than their more vocal woodhoopoe relatives.
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