Northern Ground-hornbill
Bucorvus abyssinicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="bucorvus-abyssinicus"></birdfyi-bird>The Northern Ground-hornbill (Bucorvus abyssinicus) is a bird species in the family Bucorvidae (ground hornbills), within the order Bucerotiformes (hornbills & hoopoes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 111.2 cm and a weight of 4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 111.2 cm | 43.8 in |
| Weight | 4000.0 g | 141.10 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 37-41 days. Fledging: 80-90 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes (Hornbills & Hoopoes) |
| Family | Bucorvidae (Ground Hornbills) |
| Genus | Bucorvus |
| Species | Bucorvus abyssinicus |
Distribution
Northern Ground-hornbill has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Bucorvidae family