Monteiro's Hornbill

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Tockus monteiri

Monteiro's Hornbill, a reference photo
Photo: Nanosanchez · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

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.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Monteiro's Hornbill being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Bucerotiformes
Family
Bucerotidae
Genus
Tockus
Species
Tockus monteiri

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