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Southern Red billed Hornbill is on the checklist for Kruger National Park, but there aren't yet enough verified sightings logged here to show a reliable best-time-to-see pattern. Download opspoor and be one of the first to log one — every real sighting helps build this picture for everyone planning a trip.
About the Southern Red billed Hornbill
The southern red-billed hornbill is a medium-sized hornbill of southern Africa, commonly found in dry woodland, savanna and open bushveld. It has a long red bill, grey-brown plumage, a pale belly and distinctive white markings on the wings and tail. It spends much of its time foraging on the ground, feeding on insects, small reptiles, seeds, fruit and other food. It is usually encountered in pairs or small groups and often moves between trees and open ground while foraging.
How to identify the Southern Red billed Hornbill
Medium-sized hornbill with a long red bill, grey-brown body, white belly and distinctive black-and-white wing and tail markings. The red bill is one of its most useful field identification features.
Recent Southern Red billed Hornbill sightings in Kruger National Park
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Other species to look for in Kruger National Park
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