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Where to see Southern Red billed Hornbill in South Africa
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.
Did you know?
Southern Red-billed Hornbills are cavity nesters, and the female seals herself inside a tree cavity during incubation, leaving only a narrow opening through which the male delivers food.
Also known as: Red billed Hornbill, Hornbill, Red-billed Hornbill, Rooibekneushoringvoël
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