The Hippopotamus, also known as Hippo, Common Hippopotamus, or River Hippopotamus, is a large semiaquatic mammal common to Sub-Saharan Africa. It is one of the only two existing species in the family Hippopotamidae, the other species being the Pygmy Hippopotamus. Its name came from the ancient Greek term of “river horse.” Today, … Read more
The Southern Ground Hornbill, also known as Bucorvus leadbeateri, is one of the only two species under the Ground Hornbill, which are only found within the African continent. The other hornbill species is the Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, also known as the Northern Ground Hornbill, which is usually found in Africa’s northern parts. … Read more
It is a sooty-brown hornbill, with an orange-red bill and white belly. The long white-tipped tail is prominent in flight. Both sexes look similar, but females have a smaller casque occurring above the bill. Flocks thrive in lush forests, forest edges, and woodlands. Its range slightly overlaps with its hornbill cousins, but … Read more
It is a black-and-white hornbill, with a distinct, diminutive red bill, where it got its name. Pairs thrive in open savannas, brimmed with ample ground cover, in which the bird species can be seen hopping as they search for invertebrates. They are territorial against the same species, and bowing their heading and … Read more
SOUTHERN AFRICA BIRD LIST A – Z BOTSWANA BIRDS | SOUTH AFRICA BIRDS NAMIBIA BIRDS | ZAMBIA BIRDS | ZIMBABWE BIRDS Yellowbilled Hornbill
It is a large, black and white hornbill that thrives in dense woodland, thickets, coastal and riverine forests. This bird can hardly be noticeable as it eats large fruits in the forest, but, in flight, it stands out with its loud wingbeats and its renowned baby-like wail “whaa-waa-waaa” call. While it can … Read more