Bradfield's hornbill
Lophoceros bradfieldi
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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.
Bradfield's hornbill (Lophoceros bradfieldi) 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.
This is an uncommon resident of the mopane woodlands and mixed thorn fields of northeastern Namibia (especially on the Waterberg plateau), northern Botswana, southern Angola and eastern Zimbabwe. They feed on fruits, large insects, nuts and small reptiles.
The common name and Latin binomial commemorate the South African naturalist R. D. Bradfield (1882-1949).
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Distribution
Taxonomy
- Order
- Bucerotiformes
- Family
- Bucerotidae
- Genus
- Lophoceros
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Lophoceros bradfieldi (Bradfield's hornbill) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by Ron Knight (CC BY 2.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lophoceros bradfieldi (Bradfield's hornbill) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Lophoceros bradfieldi, commonly known as the Bradfield's hornbill, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Lophoceros bradfieldi (Bradfield's hornbill) live?
- Lophoceros bradfieldi (Bradfield's hornbill) is found in Africa.
- What family does Lophoceros bradfieldi (Bradfield's hornbill) belong to?
- Lophoceros bradfieldi (Bradfield's hornbill) belongs to the family Bucerotidae, in the order Bucerotiformes.
- What colour is Lophoceros bradfieldi (Bradfield's hornbill)?
- The plumage of Lophoceros bradfieldi (Bradfield's hornbill) combines these colours: Black and White.
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