Monteiro's Hornbill (Tockus monteiri)
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Monteiro's Hornbill

Tockus monteiri Hartlaub, 1865

54–58 cmLength290 gWeight

Monteiro's hornbill (Tockus monteiri) is a species of hornbill that is native to the dry woodlands of southwestern Africa.

Busiest months: November · Most records: Namibia, Angola

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Monteiro's Hornbill has been recorded at 18 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Ondudu LodgeNamibia589 records
  2. Spitzkoppe Nature ReserveNamibia311 records
  3. Avis DamNamibia187 records
More places
  1. Ai Aiba Rock Painting LodgeNamibia183 records
  2. Okonjima Nature ReserveNamibia129 records
  3. Daan Viljoen Game ReserveNamibia129 records
  4. Waterberg ResortNamibia74 records
  5. Etosha NP – Halali CampNamibia73 records
  6. Hobatere – LodgeNamibia62 records
  7. Kunene River LodgeNamibia36 records

Countries and regions with the most records

NamibiaAngola

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

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.

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Questions

How big is the Monteiro's Hornbill?

The Monteiro's Hornbill is about 54–58 cm long and weighs around 290 g.

Where does the Monteiro's Hornbill live?

Its breeding range: Africa: southwestern Angola to central Namibia. It is most often recorded in Namibia and Angola.

When is the best time to see the Monteiro's Hornbill?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Monteiro's Hornbill endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Monteiro's Hornbill as Least Concern.

What does the Monteiro's Hornbill eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Monteiro's Hornbill in?

It belongs to the family Hornbills (Bucerotidae), order Bucerotiformes.

At a glance

Length
54–58 cm
Weight
290 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
196 mm
Tail
214 mm
Bill
104 mm
Tarsus
45 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: southwestern Angola to central Namibia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hornbills Bucerotidae
Genus
Tockus

Other birds in the genus Tockus

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Monteiro's Hornbill

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