Southern+Ground+Hornbill

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 //Bucorvis leadbeateri//

Order: Bucerotidae

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Housing Requirements

 * They really like to sun themselves but are not good climbers or fliers, being mostly terrestrial. The enclosure should have open spaces with some rocks or logs for them to perch on.

Diet Requirements

 * Carnivores. Diet can consist of items such as mice of various sizes, carnivore meat, dog kibble, mealworms, crickets.

Notes on Enrichment & Training


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Tips on Presentation

 * Have hornbills jump up onto a box or stump so that people can see them.
 * "Kill the snake" is a popular behavior that requires a rubber snake, probably a snake hook, and some training to ensure the the hornbill will trade out the snake for some food.
 * Hornbills are also adept at catching small pieces of food in midair, so you can toss them pieces from a few feet away to show this off.

Tips on Handling

 * A strong relationship is important, and attitude towards trainer can change dramatically depending on season and food drive. Some hornbills like to attack shoes and feet.

Potential Messaging

 * Hornbills are good birds to have around because they kill rodents and dangerous snakes.

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Physical Description
Large, black birds with white primary feathers. Parts of the face and neck are bare, and skin is brightly colored red and iridescent blue. The eyes have long "eyelashes" above them. The beak is very long, thick, and strong. Legs are bare, short, and strong, adapted to walking.

Threats and Conservation Status
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 * //Activity Schedule: diurnal, nocturnal, crepuscular//
 * //Continent of Origin//
 * //Diet Requirements: carnivore, herbivore, omnivore, etc.//
 * //General Habitat/Biome: deserts, forests, mountains, etc.//