Monteiro's Hornbill vs Von der Decken's Hornbill

Monteiro's Hornbill

Tockus monteiri

Medium290 gShrubland

It is a medium-sized bird, 54–58 cm (21–23 in) in length. With a body mass of 210 to 400 g (7.4 to 14.1 oz), it appears to be the largest hornbill of the relatively diminutive Tockus genus. The species is characterized by a white belly, black back, with white spots on the wings and white secondary flight feathers. The outer feathers of the long tail are also white. Females are smaller than males and can be recognized by their turquoise facial skin. The eyes are black and the beak is red.

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Photo: C. G. Finch-Davies · Public domain

Von der Decken's Hornbill

Tockus deckeni

Medium168 gGrassland

This species is a small hornbill with blackish upperparts and mainly whitish underparts and head. It has a long tail and a long curved bill which lacks a casque. It is similar to the red-billed hornbill except for the bill colour and the lack of spotting on the wing coverts in both male and female. The species shows sexual dimorphism; the female has a black bill, whereas the male has a red bill with a cream tip and a black cutting edge.

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Photo: Mara 1 from Scotland · CC BY 2.0

Photos and recordings are credited to their authors under the licence shown. Full profiles: Monteiro's Hornbill and Von der Decken's Hornbill.