Brown-cheeked Hornbill

Bycanistes cylindricus

The Brown-cheeked Hornbill is a large bird native to the forests of central and western Africa. It is characterized by its striking black and white plumage, with a large, downward-curved bill and distinctive brown cheek patches. These hornbills are primarily frugivorous, feeding on a variety of fruits and occasionally insects. They are known for their unique nesting behavior, where the female seals herself inside a tree cavity using her own feces and food remains, leaving only a small slit through which the male feeds her. This species plays a vital role in seed dispersal within its forest habitat.

Habitat: Tropical forests