The Southern Ground Hornbill is the largest in the family and usually found in small groups. A single alpha female will have several males attending
The Southern Ground Hornbill is the largest in the family and usually found in small groups. A single alpha female will have several males attending on her and young from previous years will stay with the family group to help rear the next sibling. They are long-lived birds, upto 40 years and do not mature until about 6 years old.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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