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 (cálaos terrestres), within the order Bucerotiformes (cálaos y abubillas). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 111,2 cm | 43.8 in |
| Peso | 4000,0 g | 141.10 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 37-41 days. Fledging: 80-90 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Bucerotiformes (Cálaos y Abubillas) |
| Familia | Bucorvidae (Cálaos Terrestres) |
| Genus | Bucorvus |
| Especies | Bucorvus abyssinicus |
Distribution
Northern Ground-hornbill has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Northern Ground-hornbill endangered?
How does the Northern Ground-hornbill nest?
How big is the Northern Ground-hornbill?
What order and family does the Northern Ground-hornbill belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Bucorvidae family