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Blyth’s Hornbill / Papuan Hornbill, Nimbokrang, Papua We&#039;ve heard this bird a few times during our journey. In particular the sound of its wingbeat in flight is unmistakable, like a steam engine in the sky. Check out this recording to hear it:<br /> <a href="https://xeno-canto.org/612638" rel="nofollow">https://xeno-canto.org/612638</a> Australia (continent),Blyth’s Hornbill,Geotagged,Indonesia,New Guinea,Nimbokrang,Papua,Papua 2023,Rhyticeros plicatus,Spring,West Papua,Western New Guinea Click/tap to enlarge

Blyth’s Hornbill / Papuan Hornbill, Nimbokrang, Papua

We've heard this bird a few times during our journey. In particular the sound of its wingbeat in flight is unmistakable, like a steam engine in the sky. Check out this recording to hear it:
https://xeno-canto.org/612638

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    nice to see this. btw i told you one thing is that i cannot see this before in my real life. Thank you
    Regards
    https://leaflearns.com/bird-of-paradise/     Posted one year ago, modified one year ago

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The Blyth’s Hornbill

Blyth's hornbill, also known as the Papuan hornbill, is a large hornbill inhabiting the forest canopy in Wallacea and Melanesia. Its local name in Tok Pisin is "kokomo".

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Similar species: Hornbills
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Dec 29, 2023. Captured Oct 14, 2023 16:57 in C3C4+3P Beneik, Jayapura Regency, Papua, Indonesia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/5.6
  • 1/500s
  • ISO280
  • 480mm