Crowned Hornbill
NameCrowned Hornbill
Common NameCrowned Hornbill
Scientific NameLophoceros alboterminatus
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)52
Weight (g)345
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly blackish-brown on the head, upperparts, and chest, contrasting sharply with a white belly and undertail coverts. The most striking feature is its large, bright orange-red bill, which lacks a prominent casque. Eyes are typically yellow.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of loud, high-pitched 'kek-kek-kek' or 'tok-tok-tok' calls, often accelerating and becoming more frantic.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Eastern and Southern Africa, ranging from Kenya south through Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and eastern South Africa.
Identifying FeaturesLarge, bright orange-red bill, Dark upperparts and chest with white belly, Yellow eyes, Relatively long tail
Description
The Crowned Hornbill is a medium-sized hornbill characterized by its dark plumage, prominent orange bill, and white belly. It is often seen foraging in trees for insects and fruits, moving with a distinctive undulating flight.
