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Tockus leucomelas
It is a medium sized bird, with length between 48 to 60 cm, characterized by a long yellow beak with a casque (casque reduced in the female). The skin around the eyes and in the malar stripe is pinkish.
They feed mainly on the ground, where they forage for seeds, small insects, spiders and scorpions. Termites and ants are a preferred food source in the dry season. Information from a Kruger National Park ranger, these birds are known locally as the "Flying Banana".
Spotted on May 25, 2013
Submitted on Dec 25, 2013
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