One of two species of ground-hornbills. These birds are characterized by the vivid red patches of bald skin on their face and throat. They are large birds, standing about 3 feet high and weighing around 10 pounds. They inhabit woodlands and savanna and are carnivorous in nature. Their lifespan can exceed 50 years. This is a vulnerable species.
Southern Ground-Hornbill
Country Tanzania, United Republic of
Location Lake Manyara National Park
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
- Created Timestamp09/13/2014 01:17:32
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Great birds! Look like they were put together by a committee. Difficult for me to get pictures of birds on the ground as grass, etc, always seems to be in the way. You did a good job of getting most of the legs clear.
I agree – scary looking! Great shot of the both of them.