About the Abyssinian Ground-Hornbill
The Abyssinian ground hornbill or northern ground hornbill is an African bird, found north of the equator, and is one of two species of ground hornbill. It is the second largest species of African hornbill, only surpassed by the slightly larger southern ground hornbill.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Bucorvus abyssinicus |
| Species Codes | noghor1, AGHO, NGHO, ABGH, NOGH |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Abyssinian Ground-Hornbill belong to?
The Abyssinian Ground-Hornbill (Bucorvus abyssinicus) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Abyssinian Ground-Hornbill?
The Abyssinian Ground-Hornbill is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Abyssinian Ground-Hornbill?
The Abyssinian ground hornbill or northern ground hornbill is an African bird, found north of the equator, and is one of two species of ground hornbill. It is the second largest species of African hornbill, only surpassed by the slightly larger southern ground hornbill....
Where can I report a Abyssinian Ground-Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Abyssinian Ground-Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code noghor1, or on iNaturalist.
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