African Gray Hornbill
African Gray Hornbill
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jenny van Dorland
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The African Grey Hornbill is a common and widespread medium-sized hornbill across Sub-Saharan Africa. It is characterized by its dull greyish-brown plumage, paler belly, and a long, greyish-white bill with a small, low casque.
Where to spot
Widespread across Sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal east to Somalia and south to South Africa. Inhabits woodlands, savannas, riverine forests, and even gardens and agricultural areas.
How to spot
Identify it by its overall greyish appearance, pale bill, and small casque. Its loud, piping, whistling calls, often accelerating and ascending in pitch, are a very characteristic sound of the African bush.
When to spot
Resident year-round throughout its extensive range. Active during the day, commonly seen flying between trees or foraging.
Where to spot
Widespread across Sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal east to Somalia and south to South Africa. Inhabits woodlands, savannas, riverine forests, and even gardens and agricultural areas.
How to spot
Identify it by its overall greyish appearance, pale bill, and small casque. Its loud, piping, whistling calls, often accelerating and ascending in pitch, are a very characteristic sound of the African bush.
When to spot
Resident year-round throughout its extensive range. Active during the day, commonly seen flying between trees or foraging.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
African Grey Hornbills are highly adaptable, thriving in a variety of habitats, including degraded forests and urban areas, making them one of the most frequently observed hornbills in Africa.
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