When you visit Safari West, you may hear what sounds like a loud \u201cWAH-WAH-WAH\u201d call booming across the lower compound. That\u2019s not a crying baby, it’s the sound of a trumpeter hornbill!<\/p>\n
Trumpeter hornbills are found in Southeast Africa and live in forests and woodlands. In the wild, they eat a variety of fruits, figs, and sometimes insects. At Safari West, our trumpeters are fed fruits and vegetables such as apples, yams, and grapes (their favorite treat is papaya!), and a pellet specifically made for birds with soft bills.<\/p>\n
Their conservation status listed by the IUCN is currently Least Concern. The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is a global network that combines the knowledge and resources of thousands of member organizations and experts. The IUCN manages the Red List: an indicator of overall biodiversity health, with categories ranging from Least Concern to Extinct.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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