Southern Ground-hornbill
Bucorvus leadbeateri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="bucorvus-leadbeateri"></birdfyi-bird>The Southern Ground-hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri) is a bird species in the family Bucorvidae (ground hornbills), within the order Bucerotiformes (hornbills & hoopoes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 106.9 cm and a weight of 4.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 106,9 cm | 42.1 in |
| Poids | 4112,25 g | 145.06 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 37-43 days. Fledging: 86 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Bucerotiformes (Hornbills & Hoopoes) |
| Famille | Bucorvidae (Ground Hornbills) |
| Genus | Bucorvus |
| Espèces | Bucorvus leadbeateri |
Distribution
Southern Ground-hornbill has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Foire aux questions
Is the Southern Ground-hornbill endangered?
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Bucorvidae family