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Von Der Decken's Hornbill (Tockus deckeni) Tsavo West NP, Kenya. Mar 4, 2023 Geotagged,Kenya,Summer,Tockus deckeni,Von der Deckens Hornbill Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Von Der Decken's Hornbill (Tockus deckeni)

Tsavo West NP, Kenya. Mar 4, 2023

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    Calbost Niel
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    Quite a birthmark. LOL Posted 2 years ago
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      Thibaud Aronson
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      Haha I think it's part of the breeding "plumage", the way egrets have their legs and lores change color in the breeding season Posted 2 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 Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Mar 20, 2023. Captured Mar 4, 2023 01:34 in 6G9W33V6+45.
country flag of Kenya Explore Kenya 905 658 0
  • Canon EOS R6
  • f/13.0
  • 1/1250s
  • ISO3200
  • 451mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.