Southern ground hornbills

The southern ground hornbill is the biggest species of hornbill in the world and is one of only two ground hornbill species that are exclusively found in Africa. The southern parts of Africa, from Kenya to South Africa, are where you may find it. They live in both the savannas and the forests of these areas.

Their nests are frequently discovered in shallow cavities like as rock crevices on cliff sides or high tree cavities. These birds have a lifetime of 50 to 60 years, and they can live up to 70 years in captivity. Regarding their lengthy lifespans, they don't begin reproducing until they are between 4 and 6 years old. The color of their necks, which are pure red in the males and a deep violet-blue in the females, may be used to determine their sex.

This endangered bird is indigenous to Africa. The majority of their prey is found on the ground, where the carnivorous southern ground hornbills hunt. From insects to tiny animals, this food is available. The biggest and heaviest of the hornbill species, it possesses a sizable beak. These characteristics make the hornbills respectable foes. These predatory scorpions attack and weaken scorpions using their robust beaks. When the scorpion gives up and is unable to strike, the hornbill may simply devour it. The Southern ground hornbill also preys on snakes, tortoises, and tiny monkeys in addition to scorpions.