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Birds
Southern red-billed hornbill
Southern red-billed hornbill · Tockus rufirostris
Discover the southern red-billed hornbill with its magnificent red bill and distinctive call in the African savannah.
Fact file
- Size
- Body length of around 50 cm.
- Males and females
- Male and female have similar colouring but can be distinguished by the bill and their behaviour.
- Sounds
- Striking alarm calls, often in the form of a rapid "kak-kak-kak".
- Diet
- Feeds mainly on insects, fruit and small vertebrates.
- Offspring
- The female lays 2 to 4 eggs, which hatch after about 30 days.
How to identify Southern red-billed hornbill
The southern red-billed hornbill is easy to recognise by its striking red bill, which contrasts strongly with its black plumage. The underside shows a grey pattern that provides excellent camouflage in the wild.
With a body length of around 50 cm, the southern red-billed hornbill has a relatively long silhouette. The distinctive yellow and black markings on its plumage and the characteristic bill make it a unique sight in its natural habitat.
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