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Yellow-billed Hornbill
Tockus leucomelas
The Yellow-billed Hornbill is a striking medium-sized bird native to the dry savannas and woodlands of southern Africa. Recognizable by its large, curved yellow bill and contrasting black and white plumage, this hornbill is a common sight in its range. It is well adapted for gro…
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- Yellow-billed Hornbills have a symbiotic relationship with dwarf mongooses, often foraging together and warning each other of danger.
- Yellow-billed Hornbills are sometimes called 'flying bananas' due to their distinctive yellow beaks. During nesting, the female is sealed inside the nest cavity with mud and droppings, leaving only a small slit for food delivery by the male. Their call is a loud, cackling laugh that can be heard echoing across the savanna.
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