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Ground Hornbill
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
This hornbill seemed to be scanning the bush above for signs of any insects or bugs to add to its diet.
The Ground-hornbills (Bucorvinae) are a subfamily of the hornbill family Bucerotidae, with a single genus Bucorvus and two extant species:
Abyssinian Ground-hornbill Bucorvus abyssinicus (also known as Northern Ground-hornbill)
Southern Ground-hornbill Bucorvus leadbeateri
They are endemic to sub-Saharan Africa - the Abyssinian Ground-hornbill being found in a belt from Senegal east to Ethiopia, with Southern Ground-hornbill occurring in the south and east of the continent. This photo is of the Southern Ground-hornbill and was taken in the Kruger National Park.
Ground hornbills are large, with adults around a metre tall. Both species are ground-dwelling, unlike other hornbills. They feed off live prey. They can be very long-lived. |
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Hallo Mike
Stunning capture. Impressive and most colourful bird. The colour of this specific one is very bright and eye catching. We have seen a few of these during our recent trip to the Kruger Park. I just admire these birds eyelashes, and looks like false whimpers. On this photo it is not so clear, but I think you know what I am talking about, because I am sure you have seen bird very close- by. The green of the grass and trees bring out the wonderful red of this bird to its full potential.
Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards
Anna
- Nilson
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(2268) - [2008-02-25 2:18]
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Uma foto muito boa de qualidade exelente meus parabéns por esta imagem.
Nilson
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- mamcg
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(2077) - [2008-02-25 3:35]
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Why I see the red green blue and black so it is due to this bird, TFS.
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- nkasot
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- [2008-02-25 4:27]
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Hi Mike
Wonderful capture of this hornbill with excelent details, DOV, POV, Sharpnes and lighting. Great!
TFS.
Greetings,
Nazım
Outstanding photo with the dominance of red. The composition and details are also interesting
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- badar
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- [2008-02-25 9:24]
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Hi Mike,
Nice POV on this hornbill. Such a brightly coloured pouch never ceases to amaze.
TFS
Badar
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