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Red-billed hornbill
Scientific Name: Tockus erythrorhynchus
Did you know?
The female Red-billed hornbill protects her young against intruders by building a wall across the opening of her nest. She then seals herself in and brings up her chicks in a 'prison'.
Habitat
Found in the savannas and woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa.
Diet
Omnivorous: Insects, Fruits and Seeds
