African Grey Hornbill

Lophoceros nasutus

The African Grey Hornbill (Lophoceros nasutus) is a medium-sized bird native to the woodlands and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. This species is characterized by its distinctive grey plumage, black and white wings, and a long, down-curved bill. African Grey Hornbills are known for their unique nesting behavior, where the female seals herself inside a tree cavity using her own droppings and mud, leaving only a small slit for the male to pass food to her and the chicks. They primarily feed on insects, small reptiles, and fruits. Due to habitat loss and hunting, the African Grey Hornbill faces conservation challenges in some parts of its range.

Habitat: Woodlands and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa

African Grey Hornbill
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Tours where you can spot this bird

14-Day Senegal and Gambia Combined Birdwatching Trip with Turaco Birding
14-Day Senegal and Gambia Combined Birdwatching Trip with Turaco Birding
The Gambia / Senegal and The Gambia Private tour 14 days | 0h

A combined 14-day Senegambia birdwatching trip linking Turaco Birding routes in The Gambia and Senegal....

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10-Day Senegal Birdwatching Trip with Turaco Birding
10-Day Senegal Birdwatching Trip with Turaco Birding
Senegal / Senegal Private tour 10 days | 0h

An all-inclusive 10-day Senegal birdwatching trip operated by Turaco Birding from its Senegambia birding program....

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10-Day Birdwatching Trip in The Gambia with Turaco Birding
10-Day Birdwatching Trip in The Gambia with Turaco Birding
The Gambia / The Gambia Private tour 10 days | 0h

An all-inclusive 10-day Turaco Birding trip through The Gambia for coastal, wetland, river and up-country birding....

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Full-Day Gambia Birdwatching Trips with Turaco Birding
Full-Day Gambia Birdwatching Trips with Turaco Birding
The Gambia / Greater Banjul Coast Private tour 11h

A full-day Turaco Birding option from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM combining coastal forests, wetlands, creeks and woodland sites....

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Tendaba and Basse 4-Day Birding Excursion with Turaco Birding
Tendaba and Basse 4-Day Birding Excursion with Turaco Birding
The Gambia / Tendaba and Basse Private tour 4 days | 0h

A four-day Turaco Birding route from the coast toward Tendaba and Basse for river, woodland and up-country birding....

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Southern Africa Birding Expedition: Namibia, Okavango & Victoria Falls
Southern Africa Birding Expedition: Namibia, Okavango & Victoria Falls
Namibia / Walvis Bay Group tour 18 days | 0h

This birdwatching journey through Namibia, the Okavango Delta, and Victoria Falls combines southern Africa’s most iconic landscapes with e...

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12 Days Uganda Birding Tour – Bird Watching in Uganda
12 Days Uganda Birding Tour – Bird Watching in Uganda
Uganda Group tour 12 days | 0h

This 12-day Uganda Birding Tour is a comprehensive birdwatching safari covering the country’s most important habitats — lowland rainfore...

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