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Northern Red-billed Hornbill

Northern Red-billed Hornbill

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The Western Red-billed Hornbill is a very common and distinctive hornbill found in West Africa, characterized by its black back, white belly, and a prominent red bill with a small casque. It's often found foraging on the ground.
Where to spot
Widespread in West Africa, from Senegal to northern Nigeria. Inhabits dry savannas, acacia woodlands, and thorny scrub.
How to spot
Look for its black upperparts, white belly, and prominent red bill. Its short, staccato 'tok-tok-tok' calls are a key vocal identifier. Often seen in pairs or small family groups.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its habitat. Active during daylight hours, commonly seen foraging on the ground or in low trees.
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File:Red-billed Hornbill (Tockus erythrorhynchus) 1.jpg
File:Red-billed Hornbill (Tockus erythrorhynchus) 2.jpg
File:Red-billed hornbill (Tockus erythrorhynchus) male.jpg
File:Tockus erythrorhynchus, Tarangire, crop.jpg
File:Tockus erythrorhynchus Rotschnabeltoko-3247.jpg
File:Toco piquirrojo (Tockus erythrorhynchus), parque nacional de Tarangire, Tanzania, 2024-05-24, DD 09.jpg
File:Northern Red-billed Hornbill (Tockus erythrorhynchus) (45648509035).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-billed Hornbill (Tockus erythrorhynchus) 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-billed Hornbill (Tockus erythrorhynchus) 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-billed hornbill (Tockus erythrorhynchus) male.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Tockus erythrorhynchus, Tarangire, crop.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Tockus erythrorhynchus Rotschnabeltoko-3247.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Toco piquirrojo (Tockus erythrorhynchus), parque nacional de Tarangire, Tanzania, 2024-05-24, DD 09.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
These hornbills are highly adaptable and can be found in a variety of open woodland and savanna habitats, often becoming quite tame around human habitation where they are not persecuted.
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