Where to see
Where to see the Bradfield's Hornbill in South Africa
The Bradfield's hornbill (Lophoceros bradfieldi) is an African hornbill.
Lophoceros bradfieldi · Least Concern
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Bradfield's Hornbill
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Lophoceros bradfieldi
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Bradfield's Hornbill on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
When is the best time to see the Bradfield's Hornbill?
Sightings of the Bradfield's Hornbill peak from Aug to Nov, based on 66 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Bradfield's Hornbill?
The Bradfield's Hornbill (Lophoceros bradfieldi) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Bradfield's Hornbill?
The Bradfield's hornbill (Lophoceros bradfieldi) is an African hornbill. It is a medium-sized bird, 50, 57 centimetres (20, 22 in) in length, characterized by black back and wings and a white belly. The tip feathers of the long tail are white. Females are smaller than males and can be recognized by turquoise facial skin. The eyes are yellow and the beak is red.
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Where to stay for a chance to see the Bradfield's Hornbill
Every stay on the Bradfield's Hornbill page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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