Western Red-billed Hornbill (Tockus kempi)

✨ Key Features

• Long, bright red curved bill

• Grey-brown body with pale underparts

• Long tail with white edges

• Often seen foraging on the ground

🌏 Habitat

Found across western and central Africa, especially in:

• Savanna woodland

• Open bushland

Often seen:

• Walking on the ground searching for insects or perched in low trees

⚡ What Makes It Special

Spends much of its time on the ground hunting insects, but nests in tree hollows like other hornbills.

🧠 Summary

A grey hornbill with a striking red bill, commonly seen walking on the ground and foraging for insects in open woodland.