More Time On The Ground
As their name suggests, these birds spend more time on ground than in the air.
Southern ground hornbill
Bucorvus leadbeateri
Status
Vulnerable
Activity Period
Diurnal
Classification
Bird
Habitat
Can live in multiple habitats including grasslands, wetlands, savannas, and forests but require trees for nesting.
Range
Large parts of south eastern Africa.
Life Expectancy
With an average of over 30 years, the oldest hornbill on record reached 70 years old.
Diet
Carnivorous, eating anything from insects to small animals like rats and snakes.
Social Structure
Sociable hornbills rely on loud, booming calls to maintain their group's territory.
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