Southern Ground-hornbill - Bucorvus leadbeateri

Length 2.9-4.2 ft (88.9-129.5 cm)
Weight M: 7.6-13.6 lb (3459-6180 g), F: 4.9-10.1 lb (2230-4580 g)
Clutch Size 2
Chicks at birth Altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Vulnerable
Continents:AF
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The Southern Ground-hornbill the largest hornbill. These hornbills can be found from northern Namibia and Angola to northern South Africa.

Their IUCN conservation status is 'Vulnerable' and they are now mainly found in national reserves and parks.

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