Bradfield's Hornbill
Lophoceros bradfieldi
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Bucerotidae
Bradfield's Hornbill.
B
Lophoceros bradfieldi
Category
birds
Family
Bucerotidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 196 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding bradfield's hornbill in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 40%, ground foraging 30%, understorey foraging 20%, canopy foraging 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 60%; fruit 20%; seeds 10%; ectothermic vertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.