Hornbill says hallo! by Elizabeth Kendall
Hornbills (Bucerotidae) are a family of bird found in tropical and subtropical Africa, Asia and Melanesia.
The Yellow-billed Hornbill is a common resident in South Africa. They are commonly seen in scrub and dry woodland areas. We saw this cheeky bird in the Kruger National Park. He wanted to join us for breakfast! ;-)
The Yellow-billed Hornbill is a medium sized bird, with length between 48 to 60 cm, characterized by a long yellow beak with a casque (only in males).
The skin around the eyes and in the malar stripe is vivid red-coloured. White belly, grey neck, and black back with abundant white spots and stripes.
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Gosh, he’s gorgeous Liz! Imagine THAT bill digging into your breakfast!
Haha! yes, imagine! ;-)
Thanks Maree!
– Elizabeth Kendall
Mooi naby-skoot, Elizabeth. Naas die visarend, maak hulle vir my die mooiste bosveldgeluide en DIT maak hulle een van my gunstelinge.
Baie dankie Olitto, ek hou ook van hulle!
– Elizabeth Kendall
They must have very strong neck muscles to carry around that huge beak. Great shot Elizabeth. Alma
Thanks so much Alma!;-)
– Elizabeth Kendall
fine portrait! the beak is something for sure but i really like the feather pattern
Thanks, very kind!
– Elizabeth Kendall
OULIK :-)
Dankie, ons moes keer of hy was binne-in ons ontbyt! ;-)
– Elizabeth Kendall
Wow Elizabeth, this is a stunning image, wonderful capture and fave for me.
Thanks Andrea, you are so kind! Much appreciated.
– Elizabeth Kendall
Amazing bird. Fantastic pic.
Thanks Lisa, also for the fav!
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Thanks for accepting !
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Thanks for accepting Ann!
– Elizabeth Kendall
25 February 2011 – 2 images per day