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Where to see Southern Ground Hornbill in South Africa
About the Southern Ground Hornbill
The southern ground hornbill is a very large, ground-dwelling hornbill of sub-Saharan Africa, strongly associated with open woodland, savanna and grassland. It has mainly black plumage, a large black bill and distinctive red skin around the face and throat. It spends much of its time walking across the ground searching for food and feeds on insects, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, birds, eggs and other animal prey. It is highly social, living in family groups that cooperate in territory defence and breeding.
How to identify the Southern Ground Hornbill
Very large ground-dwelling black bird with a bright red facial patch and throat, long legs, heavy black bill and prominent white wing patches visible in flight. Usually walks through open woodland and grassland.
Did you know?
Southern Ground Hornbills are cooperative breeders: several members of a family group help defend the territory, feed the chicks and protect the nest.
Also known as: Bromvoël, Hornbill, Ground Hornbill
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