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Where to see Southern Yellow billed Hornbill in South Africa
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.
Did you know?
Southern Yellow-billed Hornbills are often called “flying bananas” because their long yellow bills are especially conspicuous in flight and against the African bush.
Also known as: Hornbill, Yellow-billed Hornbill, Geelbekneushoringvoël
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