Monteiro’s Hornbill
Tockus monteiri
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Hornbills (Bucerotidae)
- Order
- Bucerotiformes
Overview
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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Arid savanna of southern Angola and northern Namibia.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Monteiro'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.
