Southern Ground Hornbill - Bucorvus leadbeateri

Bucorve du Sud

Southern Ground Hornbill, feeding habits
They feed on the ground where they walk slowly. They live in savannahs and forests, but prefer wet habitats.
Se nourrit surtout sur le sol où il marche lentement. Vit dans les savanes et les forêts, mais préfère les habitats humides.

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  • Bucorvus leadbeateri
  • Bucerotiformes

The species

Classification

Order  : Bucérotiformes
Family : Bucorvidae
Species : Southern Ground Hornbill

Geographic range by countries


specie's pictures

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The picture

O.Net ref. : cadw19676
Author :

Shooting

date : 2005 Mar
Country : South Africa (sf)
Region : Limpopo
Place : Kruger National Park Kruger National Park
Lat. : 23° 49' 17'' South
Lng. : 31° 30' 0'' East

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Model : NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D70
Exposure : 1/320 s

aperture : 13

Focal length : 220 mm

Flash : yes