Abyssinian Ground Hornbill

The Abyssinian Ground Hornbill weighs about three kilograms, and has long bare legs for walking. The male has a red throat pouch and the female has a blue throat pouch. Modified feathers form long eyelashes, which protect their eyes from dust.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Wow Josine, that's pro quality. I love it. And also cool that by adding this ground hornbill, the set is complete (there's 2 types). Posted 13 years ago, modified 13 years ago
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  Lion
  
  Thanks for your compliments! And also promoted, wow. Posted 13 years ago

EAmer

Lion

Very nice! Posted 13 years ago

Doris Charles

Bullet Ant

never seen this type before a great film shot Josine. Posted 8 years ago

The Abyssinian Ground Hornbill

The Abyssinian Ground Hornbill or Northern Ground Hornbill, "Bucorvus abyssinicus", is one of two species of ground hornbill. The other is the Southern Ground Hornbill.

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Similar species: Kingfisher, Bee-eater, Rollers

Species identified by Frankhuizen Photography