Silvery-cheeked Hornbill
Silvery-cheeked Hornbill
100
1 week ago
door
Henk Spuijbroek
Points:
100
The Silvery-cheeked Hornbill is a large, majestic hornbill found in East African forests, known for its glossy black plumage, white lower back and rump, and distinctive silvery-grey patches on its cheeks. Males have a large, black bill with a prominent yellow casque.
Where to spot
Found in East Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi. Inhabits evergreen montane and lowland forests.
How to spot
Look for its large size, glossy black body, white rump, and the silvery-grey cheeks. The male's yellow casque and female's smaller, all-black casque are good field marks. Listen for its very loud, guttural calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its forest habitat. Active during the day, often seen flying over the canopy or foraging in large trees.
Where to spot
Found in East Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi. Inhabits evergreen montane and lowland forests.
How to spot
Look for its large size, glossy black body, white rump, and the silvery-grey cheeks. The male's yellow casque and female's smaller, all-black casque are good field marks. Listen for its very loud, guttural calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its forest habitat. Active during the day, often seen flying over the canopy or foraging in large trees.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Silvery-cheeked Hornbills are highly vocal and their loud, raucous calls, often described as a series of deep croaks or roars, are a characteristic sound of the East African highlands.
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- 1 week ago door Henk Spuijbroek
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