Tockus Collection

Southern yellow billed hornbill (Tockus leucomelas) perched on branch, Etosha National Park, Harare Province, Namibia

Southern Yellow Billed hornbill bird, Etosha, Namibia

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Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill (Tockus leucomelas), Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, Africa Date: 15/09/2009

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Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill (Tockus leucomelas), Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, Africa Date: 15/09/2009

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Africa. Tanzania. Red-billed Hornbill and Yellow-collared Lovebirds at Tarangire NP. Date: 19/05/2005

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Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill (Tockus leucomelas), Kruger National Park, South Africa Date: 15/09/2009

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Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill (Tockus leucomelas), Kruger National Park, South Africa Date: 15/09/2009

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Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill (Tockus leucomelas), Kruger National Park, South Africa Date: 15/09/2009

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Namibia, Etosha National Park. Red-billed hornbill in tree. Date: 05/10/2006

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Red-billed Hornbill at Samburu NP, Kenya. Date: 01/03/2005

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Kenya, Samburu Game Reserve. Yellow-billed Hornbill (Tockus flavirostris) perched in tree Date: 20/03/2007

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Red-billed Hornbill, Tockus erythrorhynchus, sitting in a treetop. Masai Mara, Kenya, Date: 17/02/2005

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Red-billed Hornbill, Tockus erythrochynchus, Samburu Game Reserve, Kenya Date: 11/11/2005

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Red-billed Hornbill, Tockus erythrochynchus, Samburu Game Reserve, Kenya Date: 11/11/2005

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Red beaked Hornbill resting on a branch Date: 20/12/2007

Southern red-billed hornbill male (Tockus rufirostris) Mahatsu Reserve, Botswana, June

Tockus erythrorhynchus, Red-billed hornbill
Watercolour by Claude Finch-Davies

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Grey Hornbill in tree. Date:

Yellow billed hornbill, Botswana, Africa

Yellow-billed hornbill -Tockus flavirostris-, Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa

Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill -Tockus leucomelas- perched on an old tree stump, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill -Tockus leucomelas-, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill -Tockus flavirostris-

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Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill (Tockus leucomelas) Date:

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Von Der Decken's Hornbill (Tockus deckeni) Date:

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Von Der Decken's Hornbill - eating insect (Tockus deckeni) Date:

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Von Der Decken's Hornbill - in flight (Tockus deckeni) Date:

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Tanzanian Red-billed Hornbill (Tockus ruahae) Date:

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Crowned Hornbill - perched on fence (Tockus alboterminatus) Date:

Southern Yellowbilled Hornbill with centipedes

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In the vast wilderness of Etosha National Park, a vibrant and captivating creature known as the Southern Yellow Billed hornbill bird, or Tockus leucomelas, gracefully perches on a branch. Its striking appearance is adorned with a vivid yellow beak that contrasts beautifully against its jet-black feathers. As the sun casts its golden rays upon this magnificent avian species, it becomes evident why they are such an iconic symbol of Namibia's natural wonders. With their distinctive call echoing through the air, these hornbills bring life to the otherwise serene landscape. The Southern Yellow Billed hornbill possesses an enchanting aura as it surveys its surroundings with keen eyes. It embodies resilience and adaptability in this harsh environment where survival requires resourcefulness and agility. Observing closely, one can witness their remarkable behavior - from foraging insects to devouring fruits with precision using their powerful beaks. Their diet plays a vital role in maintaining ecological balance within Etosha National Park. These birds are not only visually captivating but also possess fascinating social dynamics. They form strong pair bonds and engage in cooperative breeding practices where both parents actively participate in raising their offspring. This sense of unity among them showcases their unwavering commitment to family values. Etosha serves as a sanctuary for these incredible creatures, providing them with ample opportunities to thrive amidst diverse ecosystems. The park's lush vegetation offers shelter while serving as hunting grounds for prey species that sustain Tockus' existence. Every flutter of wings brings forth a symphony of nature's melodies; each movement signifies harmony between wildlife and habitat preservation efforts undertaken by conservationists across Namibia. These tireless individuals work tirelessly to protect endangered species like Tockus from threats such as habitat loss and poaching. As we marvel at this Southern Yellow Billed hornbill bird perched on its branch within Etosha National Park, let us reflect upon our responsibility towards safeguarding the natural world.