Eastern Yellow-billed Hornbill
NameEastern Yellow-billed Hornbill
Common NameEastern Yellow-billed Hornbill
Scientific NameTockus flavirostris
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)45
Weight (g)200
Plumage DetailsThis hornbill has a white head and underparts, with a black back heavily spotted and streaked with white. Its long tail is black, and it features bare pinkish skin around the eyes. The most prominent feature is its large, bright yellow bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of accelerating 'tok-tok-tok' notes, often described as a clucking sound, which can speed up into a trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Eastern Africa, ranging from Ethiopia and Somalia south through Kenya and Tanzania.
Identifying FeaturesLarge, bright yellow bill, White head and underparts, Black back with white spotting, Bare pinkish skin around the eye
Description
The Eastern Yellow-billed Hornbill is a medium-sized hornbill known for its striking large yellow bill. It is typically found foraging on the ground in dry savannas and woodlands, often seen hopping and pecking for food.
