A Turning Point for African Hornbills: Why They Were Added to CITES Appendix II

A Turning Point for African Hornbills: Why They Were Added to CITES Appendix II

In December 2025, an important decision was taken at the international level to strengthen the protection of African forest hornbills. Two groups of African hornbills—large, forest-dwelling species long affected by habitat loss and trade—were added to Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). This decision …

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20 interesting facts about the Crowned hornbill, Lophoceros alboterminatus

20 interesting facts about the Crowned hornbill, Lophoceros alboterminatus

Crowned hornbills, scientific name Lophoceros alboterminatus, are a species of bird found in southern Africa. They are large birds, with a distinctive appearance that includes a black and white pattern on their bodies and a bright yellow bill with a red casque on top. Here are 20 interesting facts about crowned hornbills: Crowned hornbills are …

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