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The Abyssinian ground hornbill or northern ground hornbill (''Bucorvus abyssinicus'') is one of two species of ground hornbill. The other is the southern ground hornbill. The Abyssinian ground hornbill is an African bird, found north of the equator. Groups of ground hornbills have territories of 2–100 square miles. They are diurnal. In captivity, they can live 35–40 years. Diet in the wild consists of a wide variety of small vertebrates and invertebrates, including tortoises, lizards, spiders, beetles, and caterpillars; also takes carrion, some fruits, seeds, and groundnuts. ==Description== Bucorvus abyssinicus -Fort Worth Zoo-8.jpg|A pair at Fort Worth Zoo Bucorvus abyssinicus -female -San Diego Zoo-8a.jpg|The species has long eyelashes as seen on this female identified by a blue throat pouch. Bucorvus abyssinicus MHNT 226 San (Mali).jpg|Egg of ''Bucorvus abyssinicus'' MHNT The Abyssinian ground hornbill is one of the two largest species of hornbill, the other being the southern ground hornbill. It reportedly averages around tall, around and weighs approximately . Per Stevenson and Fanshawe, the Abyssinian is a larger species on average than the southern ground hornbill, at , but published weights and standard measurements contrarily indicate the southern species is indeed slightly larger.〔''Field Guide to the Birds of East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi'' by Stevenson & Fanshawe. Elsevier Science (2001), ISBN 978-0856610790〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Birds: Hornbill )〕 Like its cousin, the Abyssinian ground hornbill has long bare legs for walking. The male has a red throat pouch and the female has a blue throat pouch. Modified feathers form long eyelashes, which protect their eyes from dust.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Abyssinian Ground Hornbill )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Abyssinian ground hornbill」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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