Bradfield's Hornbill
NameBradfield's Hornbill
Common NameBradfield's Hornbill
Scientific NameTockus bradfieldi
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)53.5
Weight (g)300
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, and upperparts are predominantly grey, with darker scaling visible on the wings and back. The underparts are white. It possesses a distinctive long, curved, orange-red bill, which can be paler at the base and tip. The eyes are dark, surrounded by pale orbital skin.
Vocalization / CallEmits a series of accelerating, high-pitched 'tok-tok-tok' calls, often described as a cackling or clucking sound that speeds up and then fades.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southern Africa, its range includes parts of Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and northern South Africa, primarily in dry woodlands and savannas.
Identifying Featureslong orange-red bill, grey upperparts, white underparts, pale orbital skin around dark eye, cackling call
Description
The Bradfield's Hornbill is a medium-sized hornbill characterized by its long, curved, orange-red bill. It typically forages on the ground or in trees for insects and fruits, often found in dry woodlands and savannas of southern Africa.
