Southern Ground Hornbill with snake

[Callie]

We encountered this lady one late afternoon as the family was moving along one of the dirt roads in Lower Kruger NP. She was mostly in the bushes, making clean shots difficult, but finally she stopped on this anthill for a bit.

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[Ralph]

We encountered this lady one late afternoon as the family was moving along one of the dirt roads in Lower Kruger NP. She was mostly in the bushes, making clean shots difficult, but finally she stopped on this anthill for a bit.
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Beautiful

 

[Woodyg3]

Great shot of a beautiful bird! I take it these are pretty large in size?

 

[Callie]

Beautiful

Thank you, Ralph

Great shot of a beautiful bird! I take it these are pretty large in size?

Woody - They are about your wild turkey height if not weight. See the link
https://images.app.goo.gl/h1Xj2tcrnuUs98pRA

 

[paul katinas]

We encountered this lady one late afternoon as the family was moving along one of the dirt roads in Lower Kruger NP. She was mostly in the bushes, making clean shots difficult, but finally she stopped on this anthill for a bit.
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Wonderful capture of a very interesting looking bird.
Happy trails Callie.

 

[K9Kirk]

That's one serious bill! Nice capture, Callie.

 

[Callie]

Wonderful capture of a very interesting looking bird.
Happy trails Callie.

That's one serious bill! Nice capture, Callie.

Thank you Gentlemen!

 

[BarkingBeans Coffee]

Love this bird. Wife says I wear too much red so she’s an inspiration. I did manage to see one in 2022 which was a thrill.

 

[ssheipel]

Very nice. She clearly wanted to show off her lunch catch!

 

[Callie]

Love this bird. Wife says I wear too much red so she’s an inspiration. I did manage to see one in 2022 which was a thrill.

Thanks Michael. They are interesting birds. The baby's face is is yellow 1st year, then gradually it turns orange and then red. The females have a blue patch on the red sack, not always clearly visible. One up for your red team! I loved a red shirt when I was younger and I still love it!

Very nice. She clearly wanted to show off her lunch catch!

Thanks Steven - I wanted her to want to, too!