Southern Red-billed Hornbill
NameSouthern Red-billed Hornbill
Common NameSouthern Red-billed Hornbill
Scientific NameTockus rufirostris
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)38
Weight (g)200
Plumage DetailsThis hornbill has white underparts and dark brown to black upperparts, prominently marked with white spots on the wing coverts and back. Its head and neck are greyish-white, featuring a distinctive bare pinkish-red skin patch around the eye. The most notable feature is its long, slender, bright red bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of accelerating, high-pitched 'tok-tok-tok' notes, often described as a clucking or cackling sound that becomes progressively faster and louder.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southern Africa, its range includes parts of Botswana, Zimbabwe, southern Angola, northern Namibia, and northern South Africa.
Identifying FeaturesLong, slender, bright red bill, White belly and chest, Dark brown/black back and wings with white spotting, Greyish-white head and neck, Bare pinkish-red skin around the eye
Description
The Southern Red-billed Hornbill is a medium-sized hornbill characterized by its strikingly long, curved red bill. This species is typically found foraging on the ground in dry woodlands and savannas, primarily feeding on insects and seeds.
