Guide

The Southern Ground Hornbill in Kruger National Park

By Mike Lawrie

<p><strong>The Southern Ground Hornbill (<em>Bucorvus leadbeateri</em>) is the largest hornbill species in the world and one of the most charismatic — and threatened — birds in the Greater Kruger.</strong> Cooperative breeders with deep cultural significance across southern Africa, they are listed as Endangered in South Africa. The Greater Kruger holds the country's largest viable population.</p>