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African Grey Hornbill

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Tockus nasutus

Photo by Reini

Description

A distinctive African Hornbill, the sexes can be distinguished quite easily as the male has a larger casque than the female and has a reddish colour to the lower mandible.

Other names: Grey Hornbill, Calao ï¿½ bec noir, Calao nasique, Petit Calao ï¿½ bec noir, Grautoko, Toco Piquinegro, Grï¿½ hornskata, Grijze Tok, Lofocero grigio