Damara Red-billed Hornbill
NameDamara Red-billed Hornbill
Common NameDamara Red-billed Hornbill
Scientific NameTockus damarensis
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)38
Weight (g)200
Plumage DetailsThe Damara Red-billed Hornbill has a white head and neck with a greyish crown and nape. Its upperparts are dark brown with prominent white spots on the wing coverts and scapulars, while its underparts are white, often with dark spotting on the breast. The most striking feature is its long, slender, bright red bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of accelerating, piping notes, often described as 'tok-tok-tok-tok-TOK-TOK-TOK-TOK', which increase in volume and tempo towards the end.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Damara Red-billed Hornbill is endemic to southwestern Africa, primarily found in Namibia and southwestern Angola.
Identifying Featureslong, curved red bill, white head with greyish crown, dark brown back with white spots, spotted breast
Description
This medium-sized hornbill is characterized by its long, curved red bill and distinctive plumage. It is typically found foraging on the ground or in low vegetation in arid and semi-arid savannas, feeding on a variety of insects and plant matter.
