Northern Red-billed Hornbill
A species of Red-billed and yellow-billed hornbills Scientific name : Tockus erythrorhynchus Genus : Red-billed and yellow-billed hornbills
Northern Red-billed Hornbill, A species of Red-billed and yellow-billed hornbills
Botanical name: Tockus erythrorhynchus
Genus: Red-billed and yellow-billed hornbills
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Description
The northern red-billed hornbill (Tockus erythrorhynchus) is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is found from southern Mauritania through Somalia and northeast Tanzania. There are five species of red-billed hornbills recognized, but all five were once considered conspecific and some authorities still classify the others as subspecies of Tockus erythrorhynchus. 
Size
35 cm
Life Expectancy
18 years
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Northern Red-billed Hornbill predominantly feeds on insects such as beetles, termites, and grasshoppers. It also consumes small vertebrates including geckos and rodents, alongside a variety of fruits and grains. With a diverse diet, northern Red-billed Hornbill showcases adaptive feeding behaviors, foraging flexibly during the day.
Habitat
Northern Red-billed Hornbill typically resides in open savannas and woodlands with sparse ground cover. They are found in sub-Saharan habitation zones extending into drier thorn-scrub areas and hilly terrains. Their presence is also notable in denser forest areas, dry Anogeissus forests, and Vitellaria orchards that are partially cultivated. Northern Red-billed Hornbill is adapted to a range of woodland types, such as tall mopane, Brachystegia, Acacia, Combretum, and riverine forests, often near baobab trees. They can also be found at elevations up to 2120 meters.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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