Eastern Dwarf Hornbill
NameEastern Dwarf Hornbill
Common NameEastern Dwarf Hornbill
Scientific NameHorizocerus granti
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)32.5
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsPredominantly dark grey to black plumage with distinctive white spots on the wing coverts and flanks. It has a pale grey or whitish head and neck, often with a white supercilium, contrasting with its bright red bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of high-pitched, piping or whistling notes, which often accelerate into a trill or rapid sequence.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern Africa, its range includes parts of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, western Kenya, and Tanzania.
Identifying Featuresbright red bill, small size for a hornbill, dark plumage with white spots, pale grey/white head and neck, white supercilium
Description
The Eastern Dwarf Hornbill is a small hornbill species characterized by its dark body plumage with white spotting and a striking bright red bill. It typically forages in the mid-canopy of tropical forests, feeding on a mixed diet of insects and fruits.
