Posted on: Thursday, 23 July 2009
Ground Hornbill Photo
Posted to: Photos of South Africa
A great photograph of a Southern Ground Hornbill taken at the Kruger National Park was sent to us by Lindsay Wedel. The Southern Ground Hornbill or “Lehututu” as it is locally called, may not be around for much longer. These huge black birds with their distinctive beaks and bright red wattles are part of the hornbill family that occurs naturally only in Africa and Asia. However, hornbill numbers are declining due to loss of habitat ... (you can find out more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Ground-hornbill)
Ground Hornbill, near Phabeni Gate, Kruger National Park — By and © Lindsay Wedel (South Africa)
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