Jambo 🐦 Birds
Southern ground hornbill
Bucorvus leadbeateri
Photo : Bernard DUPONT, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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KrugerVery rare
Masai MaraVery rare
AmboseliVery rare
TsavoVery rare
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A large black bird with a red face, living in family groups and able to live 40 years.
Tracker tip
🎯 Endangered in South Africa: every sighting is precious.
Where to see it
Kruger : very rare · Masai Mara : very rare · Amboseli : very rare · Tsavo : very rare
FAQ
Where can I see a southern ground hornbill on safari?
The southern ground hornbill lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (very rare).
How do I recognise a southern ground hornbill?
A large black bird with a red face, living in family groups and able to live 40 years. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Bucorvus leadbeateri) offline.