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Southern Ground Hornbill

Bucorvus leadbeateri

Photo by AdamRiley
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

The Southern Ground Hornbill is one of two species in a family of birds endemic to Africa. They live in small family groups and are becoming more and more threatened due to their requirement of up to 100 km2 of pristine habitat per family group.

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PublishedFebruary 21, 2012

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