912 observationsVulnerable
Abyssinian Ground Hornbill
Bucorvus abyssinicus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Bucerotiformes βΊFamily: Bucerotidae βΊGenus: Bucorvus
About
The Abyssinian ground hornbill or northern ground hornbill (Bucorvus abyssinicus) is an African bird, found north of the equator, and is one of two species of ground hornbill. The other is the slightly larger southern ground hornbill; the two are the largest species of hornbills found in Africa.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Abyssinian Ground Hornbill is Bucorvus abyssinicus.
- The Abyssinian Ground Hornbill has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
- Abyssinian Ground Hornbill belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Abyssinian Ground Hornbill belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Abyssinian Ground Hornbill belongs to the class Aves.
- Abyssinian Ground Hornbill belongs to the order Bucerotiformes.
- Abyssinian Ground Hornbill belongs to the family Bucerotidae.
- Abyssinian Ground Hornbill belongs to the genus Bucorvus.