Bradfield's Hornbill Bird Details
Lophoceros bradfieldi
Bradfield's Hornbill
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Austin Roberts, A 1930
Bucerotiformes (HOOPOES and HORNBILLS)
Bucerotidae
Lophoceros
Tanzania, Kenya.
Appearance :
Bradfield's Hornbill is a medium-sized hornbill with a mainly black plumage. It has a large, slightly down-curved yellow bill with a casque (a bony structure) on top. The eyes are brown, and the legs and feet are grey.
Behaviour :
They are often seen in pairs or small groups. They are known for their distinctive call, which is a series of loud, nasal honks.
Habitat :
They inhabit wooded savannas, open woodland, and thorn scrub.
Diet :
Their diet primarily consists of fruit, insects, and small animals.
Conservation Status :
Vulnerable
Distribution :
They are found in northeastern Tanzania and adjacent parts of Kenya.
Population Size :
Not readily available.
Life Span :
Live up to 20-30 years.
Body And Tarsus:
Generally compact with a large bill.
Head And Bill :
Head features a black crown and face with a large, downward-curved yellow bill.
Length :
Typically around 58-65 cm (23-26 inches).
Neck :
Short and stout.
Size :
Medium-sized hornbill.
Tail Details :
Short, often not extending beyond the body.
Weight :
Approximately 480-680 grams (17-24 ounces).
Wing :
Broad and rounded.
Wing Span :
Typically around 90-105 cm (35-41 inches).
Facial Feature :
Prominent large yellow bill, distinctive facial markings.
Nest Details :
- Nest: Typically located in tree cavities.
- Nest made up of: Lined with materials like leaves and other vegetation.
Breeding Season :
Usually during the rainy season.
Nesting Season :
Generally, coincides with the breeding period.
Egg Color :
White
Egg Length :
Around 50-60 mm.
Egg Width and Weight :
Approximately 35-45 mm.
Clutch Size :
2-4 eggs per clutch.
No. of Broods :
One brood per breeding season.
Incubation Period :
Roughly 24-28 days.
Nestling Period :
About 45-60 days.
Vocalization :
Varied calls including loud squawks and cackles.
Sex Demorphism :
Both sexes resembling each other closely.
Migration Details :
Generally sedentary birds. Non-migratory Birds.
