monteiro's hornbill
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Monteiro's hornbill (Tockus monteiri) is named after Joachim J Monteiro (1833-1878) a mining engineer who collected Angolan bird specimens from 1860-1878. Within the hornbill species, it is Monteiro's hornbill that occupy the driest of habitats, favouring stony, hilly country with watercourses, especially the Namibian escarpment. They occur in flat areas, consistent with large, scattered trees as well.
Distribution: Central and northern Namibia including Etosha National Park, Windhoek, Epupa Falls and other regions of Kaokoland, Damaraland and the Erongo Mountains.
Diet: Small ground animals, crickets, scorpions, centipedes, moths, caterpillars, wasps, beetles and grasshoppers. Other prey includes flap-necked chameleons, skinks, frogs, birds eggs and young black-tailed tree rats.
Description: Small to medium hornbills with brown, grey, or black and white plumages. Distinctive 'tocking' voice.
Breeding: Females lay between 2 and 8 eggs between October and March. Incubation period are 24 to 27 days.
Size: 50 t 58cm. Weight: 370g.
Etendeka
This remote lodge is an absolute must. Nearly everyone who knows Namibia rates this as one of it's finest destinations
Gelbingen Lodge
On a farm near the town of Kamanjab. This lodge is best known for visits to a local Himba community
Grootberg Lodge
A lodge owned by the local community, Grootberg has stunning views and interesting activities
Huab Lodge
A small private lodge, with attentive management. Activities centre on the Huab river which attract a variety of game including the elusive desert adapted elephant
Oase Garni Guest House
In the village of Kamanjab lies this guest house, many guests stay here in order to visit the nearby Himba village
Palmwag Lodge
This lodge is such an institution that Palmwag, which is no more than the lodge and a petrol station is marked on every Namibian map.
Palmwag Desert Rhino Camp
A mobile camp, specialising in finding desert rhino. Offers a luxurious and exclusive experience.
