This small hornbill lives in savannas and open woodland in West Africa. Its pied plumage and long, slender red bill stand out.
It is about 35 cm long, with pied plumage, white-spotted wings, and a long, slender red bill.
It perches in trees but searches mainly on the ground for insects and other invertebrates. It is usually seen in pairs or small family parties.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.