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When to see Southern Yellow billed Hornbill in Pilanesberg National Park
Southern Yellow billed Hornbill are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Southern Yellow billed Hornbill's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Pilanesberg National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Southern Yellow billed Hornbill in Pilanesberg National Park: best roads
Drive
Moruleng, Thlware and Dithabaneng run through mixed bushveld and open grassland: good country for Southern Yellow billed Hornbill.
- Moruleng3.9 km · mixed bushveld
- Thlware2.6 km · mixed bushveld
- Dithabaneng12.5 km · mixed bushveld and open grassland
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About the Southern Yellow billed Hornbill
The southern yellow-billed hornbill is a medium-sized hornbill of southern Africa, commonly found in dry woodland, thornveld and savanna. It has a large yellow bill with a distinctive red or orange patch near the base, grey-brown plumage and contrasting black-and-white wing markings. It spends considerable time foraging on the ground, feeding on insects, small reptiles, amphibians, seeds and fruit. It is usually seen in pairs or small groups and often moves between trees and open ground while feeding.
How to identify the Southern Yellow billed Hornbill
Medium-sized hornbill with a long curved yellow bill marked with a red or reddish-orange base, pale brown body, white belly and black-and-white wing and tail markings. The bill lacks a large casque.
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