Southern Ground Hornbill

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bird
gptkbp:age called chicks
gptkbp:airlines strong and direct
gptkbp:behavior foraging in groups
gptkbp:breedingSeason monogamous
form long-term bonds
gptkbp:callsFor deep booming sound
gptkbp:colors black and white
soft and fluffy
large and curved
gptkbp:conservationEfforts gptkb:IUCN_Red_List
Vulnerable
protected in several countries
gptkbp:culturalHeritage featured in local art and stories
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol of strength in some cultures
gptkbp:diet carnivore
insects, small mammals, and reptiles
gptkbp:eggColor 2-4 eggs
gptkbp:faced bright red skin around eyes
gptkbp:family Bucerotidae
gptkbp:fauna gptkb:Bucorvus_leadbeateri
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod 90-100 days
variable based on conditions
gptkbp:foragingBehavior digging in the ground
gptkbp:genus Bucorvus
gptkbp:habitat savanna
open woodlands and grasslands
gptkbp:hasDeveloped dependent on parents for food
gptkbp:hasExhibition common in zoos
gptkbp:headlights long and graduated
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Southern Ground Hornbill
gptkbp:incubationPeriod 39-45 days
gptkbp:interactsWith cultural significance in folklore
gptkbp:length 90–100 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 50 years in captivity
gptkbp:localNames known as 'Tockus' in some regions
gptkbp:matingSystem year-round in some areas
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:nativeTo sub-Saharan Africa
gptkbp:nesting tree cavities
sticks and leaves
depends on local climate
gptkbp:populationTrend declining due to habitat destruction
gptkbp:predators large birds of prey
vulnerable to habitat fragmentation
gptkbp:researchInterest studied for social behavior
gptkbp:socialResponsibility cooperative breeding
gptkbp:socialStructure family groups
gptkbp:territory defend territory aggressively
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization communicate with a variety of sounds
gptkbp:weight 2.5–4.5 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 150–160 cm