About the Bradfield's Hornbill
Bradfield's hornbill is an African hornbill. It is a medium-sized bird, 50–57 cm (20–22 in) in length, characterized by black back and wings and a white belly. The tip feathers of the long tail are white. Females are smaller than males and can be recognized by turquoise facial skin. The eyes are yellow and the beak is red. The beak is long and presents no casque.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in August · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Red-billed Dwarf HornbillLophoceros camurusThe red-billed dwarf hornbill is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae.
Hemprich's HornbillLophoceros hemprichiiHemprich's hornbill is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae.
Pale-billed HornbillLophoceros pallidirostrisThe pale-billed hornbill is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae.
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