Just found out that these ugly looking Southern Ground Hornbills are labelled ‘vulnerable’ on the endangered species list. They are the only ground dwellers of the hornbill family. Characteristic features of these slow big birds are their long eyelashes, large bills and short thick legs. They also sport a loose inflatable throat skin which inflates when calling. The call is a guttural horn sound.
Painted in watercolour on Arches 300gsm rough paper.
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Beautifully done Debbie! Deserves five ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ !
Thanks for your positive encouragement Maree…..
– Debbie Schiff
Wow, you certainly have been busy! Great work! :)
Trying to catch up… haven’t been here in a while Laura. I have a million things on the go and never seem to find time for ‘me’! Thanks.
– Debbie Schiff
This is great. Love your bird paintings.
He was fun to do Marsh …. thank you!
– Debbie Schiff
Well done Debs!
Hi Mags…thank you !!!!!
– Debbie Schiff
gorgeous watercolor!
Many thanks !!!!
– Debbie Schiff
He’s a beautiful bird, and the painting is beautifully done!
Not an attractive bird, but fascinating to watch!!! thank you again Cindy!
– Debbie Schiff
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– Debbie Schiff
Great painting of the hornbill! Love the deep throated call early in the morning…you’ve captured the bird beautifully in your painting Debbie!