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Von der Decken's Hornbill

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    What a strange coincidence....this bird is next in line of my photo set to share on this site. Your photo is far better though, so let's push it to the homepage. Posted 12 years ago
  2. View Claire Hamilton's profile
    Claire Hamilton
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    Uncanny! Thank you! I just loved the way the sun shone through its bill.
     Posted 12 years ago
  3. View Ludo Sak's profile
    Ludo Sak
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    Magnificent lighting, Claire! Amazing transparancy here, seldom spotted. Posted 12 years ago
    1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
      Claire Hamilton
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      Thanks Ludo! Posted 12 years ago

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The Von Der Decken's Hornbill

Von der Decken's Hornbill is a hornbill, found in East Africa, especially to the east of the East African Rift, from Ethiopia south to Tanzania. It is mainly found in thorn scrub and similar arid habitats. It often includes Jackson's Hornbill as a subspecies.

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Similar species: Kingfisher, Bee-eater, Rollers
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded May 26, 2013. Captured Apr 29, 2013 13:55 in N2, South Africa.
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  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/6.3
  • 1/197s
  • ISO800
  • 260mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.