Southern Ground Hornbill
Order: |
Coraciiformes
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Genus: |
Bucorvus
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Species: |
leadbeateri (previously caffer)
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Sub-species: |
N/A
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IUCN Red List:  |
Least Concern (LC)
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CITES List: |
No Listing
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ESA Status: |
Threatened
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Recovery Plan: |
No
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PVA: |
Yes
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Habitat Type: |
Savanna
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Diet: |
Carnivore
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Migratory: |
No
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Ground/Aerial: |
Ground
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Longevity (years): |
up to 60.00
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Clutch Size: |
1
- 3
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Clutch(es) Per Year: |
1.0000
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Breeding Months: |
January November December
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Age at First Mating (in years): |
10
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Surrogate Species? |
No
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Notes: |
the average life span is estimated at 40-50 years.
They rear only one chich every 9 years, even if the clutch size is 2 or 3.
Habitat: most savanna, grassland and farm habitats. Co-operative breeders with an alpha breeding pait and male helpers.
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Data submitted by: |
Katell Jaouannet
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