Black Scimitarbill

The black scimitarbill (Rhinopomastus aterrimus) is a bird of the Phoeniculidae family — species of bird.

Across the 15 countries we cover it has 2,541 published records, most of them from Gambia, Senegal and Benin. It is recorded through much of the year, most often in January, October and November.

Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.