Ground Hornbill Photo ~ A great photograph of a Southern Ground Hornbill taken at the Kruger National Park was sent to us by Lindsay Wedel.
The Southern Ground Hornbill or โLehututuโ as it is locally called, may not be around for much longer. These huge black birds with their distinctive beaks and bright red wattles are part of the hornbill family that occurs naturally only in Africa and Asia. However, hornbill numbers are declining due to loss of habitat …ย
The Southern Ground Hornbill is the largest hornbill in the world, and is also known as the Ground Hornbill and the African Ground Hornbill.
It is striking for its black plumage and the deep-red skin on its face and neck, which create an intense colour scheme that is quite irresistible to avid birdwatchers and nature-lovers alike.
Ground Hornbill, near Phabeni Gate, Kruger National Park – Ground Hornbill Photo By and ยฉ Lindsay Wedel (South Africa)
