Pale-billed Hornbill
NamePale-billed Hornbill
Common NamePale-billed Hornbill
Scientific NameLophoceros pallidirostris
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)50
Weight (g)250
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are greyish, with the upperparts being dark grey-brown, often with white spotting or streaking on the wings. The underparts are whitish. It has a long, dark tail with white outer tail feathers. The most prominent feature is its pale yellow to ivory bill, which lacks a large casque.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of accelerating, high-pitched 'pip-pip-pip-pip' notes, often ending in a trill or a 'kwah-kwah' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and southern Africa, including Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, and Mozambique.
Identifying FeaturesPale yellow to ivory bill without a prominent casque, Greyish-brown upperparts with white spotting/streaking, Whitish underparts, Long tail with white outer feathers
Description
The Pale-billed Hornbill is a medium-sized hornbill characterized by its distinctive pale, yellowish bill and generally greyish-brown plumage. It is typically found foraging in the canopy of woodlands and savannas, often in pairs or small groups.
