The APNR Southern Ground-Hornbill Project is dedicated to the research and conservation of Southern Ground-Hornbills in the Greater Kruger region of South Africa. For the past 24 years, researchers from the FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology have been at the forefront of critical research that informs conservation efforts by understanding habitat use, reproductive success, and behaviour of these iconic birds.

A key focus of the project is the installation and monitoring of artificial nests, which provide suitable nesting options in an area where natural nesting sites are increasingly scarce. By facilitating successful breeding attempts, we gather valuable data that allows for comprehensive studies of the birds in their natural environment.