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African ground hornbill        Images © Mark A. Chappell

Many times, photos of captive birds don't look very natural but I couldn't resist posting this image of a ground hornbill.   This species can fly, despite its proclivity for walking and its huge size.   Ground hornbills wander around grasslands and woodlands in much of Africa, usually travelling in small family groups.   This one (note the amazing eyelashes as well as the 'casque' on top of the bill and the red-and-blue throat pouch) is a captive.

  • Canon 1D Mk. II, 500 mm f4 IS lens + 2X converter, fill-in flash (2004)