About the Southern Ground-Hornbill
The southern ground hornbill is one of two species of ground hornbill, both of which are found solely within Africa, and is the largest species in the hornbill order worldwide. It can be found in the southern regions of Africa, ranging from Kenya to South Africa. Within these regions, they inhabit both woodlands and savannas. The other species of the genus Bucorvus is the Abyssinian ground hornbill, B. abyssinicus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Bucorvus leadbeateri |
| Species Codes | soghor1, SGHO, SOGH |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern Ground-Hornbill belong to?
The Southern Ground-Hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Southern Ground-Hornbill?
The Southern Ground-Hornbill is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Southern Ground-Hornbill?
The southern ground hornbill is one of two species of ground hornbill, both of which are found solely within Africa, and is the largest species in the hornbill order worldwide. It can be found in the southern regions of Africa, ranging from Kenya to South Africa. Within these regions, they inhabit b...
Where can I report a Southern Ground-Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern Ground-Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soghor1, or on iNaturalist.
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