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Abyssinian Ground Hornbill
Bucorvus abyssinicus
Abyssinian Ground Hornbill (Bucorvus abyssinicus) — Hornbills & Hoopoes of Africa.
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The Abyssinian Ground Hornbill (Bucorvus abyssinicus) is a member of the Bucerotidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 4 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Bucerotiformes
- Family Bucerotidae Hornbills
- Genus Bucorvus
- Species abyssinicus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 4 kg
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Bucerotidae
- Order
- Bucerotiformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Abyssinian Ground Hornbill is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of open grassland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Abyssinian Ground Hornbill is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Abyssinian Ground Hornbill (Bucorvus abyssinicus) is a species of bird in the Bucerotidae family, part of the order Bucerotiformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF Senegal, Gambia and Guinea to Ethiopia and Kenya.
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 4 kg, with a wing length of about 55.6 cm and a tail of around 33.8 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 4.5 million km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Abyssinian Ground Hornbill?
The Abyssinian Ground Hornbill is a very large bird that weighs around 4 kg.
Where does the Abyssinian Ground Hornbill live?
The Abyssinian Ground Hornbill is found across Africa with a range covering AF Senegal, Gambia and Guinea to Ethiopia and Kenya, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Abyssinian Ground Hornbill belong to?
The Abyssinian Ground Hornbill (Bucorvus abyssinicus) belongs to the Bucerotidae family, in the order Bucerotiformes.
What does the Abyssinian Ground Hornbill eat?
The Abyssinian Ground Hornbill is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Abyssinian Ground Hornbill migrate?
The Abyssinian Ground Hornbill is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Abyssinian Ground Hornbill endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Abyssinian Ground Hornbill's range?
The Abyssinian Ground Hornbill has a mapped global range of about 4.5 million km².
Conservation
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