Bradfield’s Hornbill
Lophoceros bradfieldi
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Hornbills (Bucerotidae)
- Order
- Bucerotiformes
Overview
Bradfield's hornbill (Lophoceros bradfieldi) is an African hornbill. It is a medium-sized bird, 50–57 cm (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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Northwestern Zimbabwe to southwestern Zambia, northern Botswana, and southern Angola.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Bradfield's hornbill
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
