Piping Hornbill
Piping Hornbill
100
1 week ago
door
jenny van Dorland
Points:
100
The Piping Hornbill is a large, distinctive hornbill found in West and Central African rainforests. It is recognized by its glossy black body, prominent white on the head and tail tips, and a large, black bill with a prominent, ridged white casque.
Where to spot
Found across West and Central Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and DR Congo. Inhabits humid lowland evergreen rainforests.
How to spot
Look for its large size, glossy black body, white head (often streaked black), and white tail tips, along with the distinctive white casque. Listen for its unmistakable loud, piping calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its forest habitat. Active during daylight hours, often seen flying over the canopy or foraging in large fruit trees.
Where to spot
Found across West and Central Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and DR Congo. Inhabits humid lowland evergreen rainforests.
How to spot
Look for its large size, glossy black body, white head (often streaked black), and white tail tips, along with the distinctive white casque. Listen for its unmistakable loud, piping calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its forest habitat. Active during daylight hours, often seen flying over the canopy or foraging in large fruit trees.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Piping Hornbills are known for their extremely loud, far-carrying, piping calls, often delivered in a series of ascending notes, which are a characteristic sound of the West African forest.
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- Recently spotted
- 1 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
- 1 week ago door jenny van Dorland
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