Monteiro's Hornbill
Tockus monteiri
Silhouette: Andy Wilson · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderBucerotiformes (Hornbills and Hoopoes)
- FamilyBucerotidae (Hornbills)
- GenusTockus (Red-billed and Yellow-billed Hornbills)
- SpeciesTockus monteiri (Monteiro's Hornbill)
About the Monteiro's Hornbill
Monteiro's hornbill (Tockus monteiri) is a species of hornbill that is native to the dry woodlands of southwestern Africa. It is a common, near-endemic species in Namibia, with a total population estimated at 340,000 individuals.
It is a medium-sized bird, 54–58 cm (21–23 in) in length. With a body mass of 210 to 400 g (7.4 to 14.1 oz), it appears to be the largest hornbill of the relatively diminutive Tockus genus. The species is characterized by a white belly, black back, with white spots on the wings and white secondary flight feathers. The outer feathers of the long tail are also white. Females are smaller than males and can be recognized by their turquoise facial skin. The eyes are black and the beak is red.
Its habitat is the savannah and dry thornveldt of northwestern Namibia and southwestern Angola. Unlike other hornbills, which are omnivorous, the Monteiro's hornbill feeds exclusively on insects and other small arthropods. In springtime, Monteiro's hornbills migrate to the southern Windhoek region to nest. They are adapted to the arid environment, and drinking is not a vital necessity for them. They breed at the end of... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Monteiro's Hornbill in Waterberg Plateau Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Waterberg Plateau Park
Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill
Tockus leucomelas
Damara Red-billed Hornbill
Tockus damarensis
Southern Red-billed Hornbill
Tockus rufirostris
African Grey Hornbill
Lophoceros nasutus
Bradfield's Hornbill
Lophoceros bradfieldi
Common Hoopoe
Upupa epops
African Hoopoe
Upupa africana
Common Scimitarbill
Rhinopomastus cyanomelas
Violet Wood Hoopoe
Phoeniculus damarensis
Green Wood Hoopoe
Phoeniculus purpureus
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterberg Plateau Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 3 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Monteiro's Hornbill in Waterberg Plateau Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Monteiro's Hornbill sighting in Waterberg Plateau Park, based on 24 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Monteiro's Hornbill in Waterberg Plateau Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Monteiro's Hornbill in Waterberg Plateau Park in our monthly data.