Von der Decken's Hornbill
Tockus deckeni
Von der Decken's Hornbill is a striking, small hornbill native to the dry scrub and thornbush of East Africa. The male is easily identified by its contrasting black-and-white plumage and a brightly coloured bill that is red with an ivory tip. The female, in contrast, has an entirely black bill. Like many hornbills, they have a unique nesting behaviour where the female seals herself inside a tree cavity to lay eggs, relying on the male to bring food through a narrow slit.
Von der Decken's Hornbill Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions About the Von der Decken's Hornbill
The Von der Decken's Hornbill is usually pairs or small flocks.
The Von der Decken's Hornbill is typically diurnal.
The Von der Decken's Hornbill is resident.
The main threats facing the Von der Decken's Hornbill include Habitat loss and Deforestation.
The Von der Decken's Hornbill population trend is currently stable.
Well-known places to look for the Von der Decken's Hornbill include Tsavo National Park (Kenya), Tarangire National Park (Tanzania), and Serengeti National Park (Tanzania).
Natural predators of the Von der Decken's Hornbill include Birds of prey and Large snakes.
The Von der Decken's Hornbill is part of the Bucerotidae family and a Bucerotiformes order.
The Von der Decken's Hornbill weighs about 0.17 kg and reaches about 47 cm in length.
