Northern Ground-hornbill

Class:

AVES

Order:

CORACIIFORMES

Family:

BUCEROTIDAE
Scientific Name:
Bucorvus Abyssinicus
Where it lives:
bucorvo.eps
Distribution and Habitat:
Vive nelle savane africane a sud del Sahara.
Size
Può raggiungere i 4 kg di peso e 1 m di altezza.
Behavior
Vive in coppie con giovani al seguito e ha abitudini essenzialmente terrestri, preferendo correre e camminare piuttosto che volare.
Reproduction
Il maschio e la femmina cooperano nella costruzione del nido, in genere una buca rivestita di foglie secche, scavata nel terreno utilizzando il robusto becco. La femmina depone 1-2 uova che cova per circa 1 mese, mentre il maschio provvede alla sua alimentazione.
Diet
Si nutre di piccoli animali come rettili, anfibi, piccoli mammiferi, uccelli e insetti, ma anche di carogne, frutta e semi.
Did You Know?
Le lunghe sopracciglia servono per proteggere gli occhi dal riverbero del sole mentre, la sacca golare rossa nel maschio e blu nella femmina viene riempita d’aria durante il corteggiamento.
Threat Level
E' minacciato dalla perdita dell’habitat e dalla caccia

LEGEND

  1. CITES: The species is protected by the Washington Convention – also known as CITES – which regulates international trade in wild fauna and flora species. CITES is an agreement among over 160 governments that, through international and national laws, regulates or even prohibits the export, import, sale, and possession of many species and their derivatives such as skins or ivory.

  2. EEP/ESB: The species is part of a European conservation program coordinated by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), of which the Bioparco is a member. The EEP (Eaza Ex Situ species Programme) includes various actions such as captive breeding for potential releases into the wild, public awareness, and scientific research. The European studbook (ESB) is an inventory aimed at monitoring the status of individuals of a particular species in captivity and generally precedes the EEP.

  3. RED LIST IUCN: The species is included in the Red List of Threatened Species compiled by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). This is the most comprehensive inventory that codifies the degree of threat to species globally based on a system of categories and scientifically rigorous quantitative criteria.

WARNING

Due to the documented presence of West Nile Virus in Rome and the Lazio region, we recommend following the measures indicated by the Italian Ministry of Health: Ministero della Salute – West Nile, cosa c’è da sapere.

These measures are intended to reduce the risk of mosquito bites from mosquitoes that can transmit the virus.

We suggest:

  • using mosquito repellent on exposed skin;
  • wearing light-coloured clothing that covers as much skin as possible.

Bioparco has already taken measures to reduce mosquito numbers within the park. Visitors who do not have mosquito repellent with them can receive it free of charge at the entrance.