Southern ground hornbills (Bucorvus leadbeateri) are restricted to sub-Saharan Africa. These birds are non-migratory, remaining in their particular habitat throughout the year. They range from southern Kenya, just south of tropical Africa in the north, to Botswana in the south, just north of South Africa. Their range extendeds east to west within this region because topography and habitat are similiar from east to west. While their range typically does not extend into South Africa, they have been spotted in Kruger National Park in northern South Africa. They also have been reported in Tarangire National Park in Tanzania.
Biogeographic Regions: ethiopian (Native )
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Bibliographic Citation: Gentilcore, V. and A. Sorenson 2012. "Bucorvus leadbeateri" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed April 27, 2013 at
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