Limpopo Province 2
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A male Southern ground hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri) with its bright red throat is walking in dried grass, foraging for insects and small reptiles and mammals. The largest hornbill in the world, living up to 70 years, the species is endangered in South Africa due to habitat destruction and shooting. A breeding program, the Mabula Ground Hornbill Project, is helping in the recovery of the species.
Southern ground hornbillBucorvus leadbeatercarnivoremalewalkingMabula Private Game ReserveLimpopoSouth Africa
Terry Allen
on November 4, 2019Many thanks for the nice comments, Janet, Kevin, Bill, Gene, Donna, Judy, God's Child, Byron, Judith, Frank, Elizabeth, Loyd, Malcolm, Wayne, Linda, Greg&Rose, Rick, John, geoghanart and Bruno!
Bruno Suignard
on November 3, 2019Excellent !!
geoghanart
on October 30, 2019Sorry clicked the wrong star
geoghanart
on October 30, 2019What an interesting looking bird. Nicely detailed capture.
Lgood
on September 18, 2019I'm guessing you are off on another adventure. Have fun. Will look forward to pics. Miss you. PS I posted a from our last visit to the Grandville on SM today.
John (300m)
on September 9, 2019Excellent shot Terry! I saw one of these are the Bird place we visited in NC. They can be really viscous when pounding away with that bill! Lovely shot!
Rick Willis
on September 9, 2019Super Shot Terry 👍...
Greg&Rose Photography
on September 9, 2019What a stunning bird very well captured in this shot
Lgood
on September 8, 2019Oh my, that is a big bird and it is so unusual looking. I hope the breeding programs gives them a boost Wonderful shot!
Wayne Wendel
on September 8, 2019Awesome shot of a bird I’ve only seen in our zoo. I hope the recovery efforts continue.