(Northern) Red-billed Hornbill Tockus erythrorhynchus

Red-billed Hornbill
Red-billed Hornbill
The Red-billed Hornbill is found in much of sub-Saharan Africa. The previous five regional subspecies are now usually split into full species, in which case most photos on this page are of the Northern Red Hornbill.
Red-billed Hornbill
Red-billed Hornbill western?
Red-billed Hornbill
It is a small hornbill with no (or very little) casque on its bill.
Red-billed Hornbill pair
Red-billed Hornbill pair
Red-billed Hornbill pair
Male and female have similar plumage.
Red-billed Hornbill pair
Red-billed Hornbill nesthole
Red-billed Hornbill flight
Like other hornbills, the female stays behind a closed nesthole while breeding, and she and the chicks are fed by the male through a small opening.