Southern Ground Hornbill
Southern Ground Hornbill (<em>Bucorvus leadbeateri</em>) is a species of Hornbills (<em>Bucerotidae</em>) in the order Hornbills and Allies.
Overview
Southern Ground Hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri) is a species of Hornbills (Bucerotidae) in the order Hornbills and Allies. A huge terrestrial hornbill with black plumage, bare red facial skin and long legs; lives and hunts on the ground in groups, feeding on snakes, tortoises and insects; among the longest-lived birds; vulnerable.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Bucorvus; binomial: Bucorvus leadbeateri; authority: (Vigors, 1825). Typical size: 90-130cm. Average lifespan: 30-40 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
