Southern Ground Hornbill

Bucorvus leadbeateri

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Aves · Bucerotiformes · Bucorvidae

About

The southern ground hornbill is one of two species of ground hornbill, both of which are found solely within Africa, and is the largest species in the hornbill order worldwide. It can be found in the southern regions of Africa, ranging from Kenya to South Africa. Within these regions, they inhabit both woodlands and savannas. The other species of the genus Bucorvus is the Abyssinian ground hornbill, B. abyssinicus.

Fun Fact

Southern ground hornbills seal the nesting female inside a tree cavity with mud, leaving only a small slit through which the male passes food for up to four months until the chicks fledge.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Savannas and grasslands

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

40-50 years

Threats

Agricultural Conversion
Poaching
Urban Expansion

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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