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Von der Decken’s hornbill
Scientific Name: Tockus deckeni
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This East African hornbill has a close relationship in the wild with the Dwarf Mongoose. They feed on insects the mongoose family flush while searching for their food. In return the hornbills provide the mongoose family with an early warning system, warning them of approaching predators such as eagles.
Natural Habitat
East Africa.
Diet
Mainly insects.
