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The Southern Ground Hornbill

The Southern Ground Hornbill

The Southern Ground Hornbill. They can live for decades in the wild, and lay on average 2 eggs at a time every 9 years. Eggs are hidden in old trees and unfortu...
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The Southern Ground Hornbill. They can live for decades in the wild, and lay on average 2 eggs at a time every 9 years. Eggs are hidden in old trees and unfortunately, these are either cleared out for man's purpose or pushed over by elephants. The eggs hatch about a week apart, and if the chick from the first egg survives, the chick from the second egg will be killed. These birds are listed as endangered in Southern Africa.
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