Abyssinian Ground-Hornbill

The Abyssinian Ground-hornbill is an African bird, found north of the equator. Groups of ground-hornbills have territories of 2-100 square miles. They are diurnal

The Abyssinian Ground-Hornbill is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Abyssinian Ground-hornbill is an African bird, found north of the equator. Groups of ground-hornbills have territories of 2-100 square miles. They are diurnal In captivity, they can live 35-40 years. Diet in the wild consists of a wide variety of small vertebrates and invertebrates, including tortoises, lizards, spiders, beetles, and caterpillars; also takes carrion, some fruits, seeds, and groundnuts. More

Abyssinian Ground-Hornbill (right) exists in the arid sahel region on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert, east to Uganda (where this pair was blocking our route). Note the blue neck and eye wattle on the front left bird (a female) that separate it easy from the red-wattled southern species (above). Male Abyssinian has a blue eye wattle but red neck wattle. These neck wattles can be inflated and are used to make booming or grunting sounds, often just before dawn. More

the Abyssinian Ground-hornbill, for example, pure blue skin on the face and throat denotes an adult female, and red and blue skin denotes an adult male. Hornbills generally form monogamous pairs. The female lays up to six white eggs in existing holes or crevices, either in trees or rocks. Before incubation, the females of all Bucorvinae More

The Abyssinian Ground-hornbill is an African bird, found north ..." – read more… See them here - * London Zoo In London, United Kingdom. Visit their official website. More