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Yellow-billed Hornbill


Yellow-billed Hornbill
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Copyright: Andrei van der Walt (andrei) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 274 W: 138 N: 168] (1196)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-16
Categories: Nature, Portrait
Camera: canon EOS350d
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-05-31 16:46
Viewed: 427
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I came across this Hornbill in the Kruger National Park during a recent visit to South-Africa. He (she?) sat with a mate on a branch close to the ground. I managed to get about 10 shots before they flew away.

For those of you who like the technical detail I found the following:-
The Yellow-billed Hornbill is a medium sized bird, with length between 48 to 60 cm, characterized by a long yellow beak with a casque (only in males). The skin around the eyes and in the malar stripe is vivid red-coloured. White belly, grey neck, and black back with abundant white spots and stripes.

Name: Tockus leucomelas

Distribution: Southern to northeastern Africa.

Diet Description: The Yellow-billed Hornbill feed mainly on the ground surface, where they forage for seeds, small insects, spiders and scorpions. Termites and ants are a preferred food source in the dry season.

Habitat: Dry thorn fields and broad leafed woodlands.

Reproduction: Females lay 3 to 4 white eggs in their nest cavities and incubate them for about 25 days. Juveniles take about 45 days to mature.
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Hi Andrei,

nice detail and sharpness, what kind of distance were from him when you captured ?
regards
Colin

Real nice bird picture
Good DOF
Razor sharp round the eyes
Ruud

Hello Andrei.
Very nice shot,good details,composition and well captyred.Best regards
TFS

* Piotr *

Hi Andrei,

Its the first time i am watching this bird. It looks like from a dinosaurs family. An old freak ;)

From a photographers view everything is fine.

Well done and TFS

Cheers,

Muhammad Usman Ali

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5243 W: 181 N: 6224] (32841)
  • [2007-06-01 7:32]

Hi Andrei

Thank you very much for posting something so beautiful and full of information, I didn't know this species and I liked a lot of seeing her and to know his habitat. Great composition, shot and incredible details.
Congratulations and thank you for posting.

Sérgio

hi andrei,
what a beautiful bird, and what a baeutiful shot!
perfect detail and compo.. very compliments.
thanks for sharing and for informations too.
regards
chiara

Great close up. He looks like some ancient philosopher. Very serious.

Thanks for the comment on " Artist"

Hello Andrei !

I missed your recent shots. It seems we travelled at the same time (^_^) ,me in Cuba you in RSA. What a look this beauty has.
Stunning close-up view. The focus on the eye is great. I wonder if it would not have been better without the branch ..... Hummmmm.
Anyway, I great shot.
Bravo!
Robert

Great capture Andrei, superb detail and colour of this fine bird.

Regards Mark :)

Hello Andrei,

Beautiful close-up shot. Sharp, detailed, and colorful. TFS

Vandana

Hi Andrei,
Hope you had a great time in South Africa in April.
We did see the hornbill and thought they looked great, however this close-up I did not see them. So thanks for sharing this lovely detailed picture!

Hi Andrei! You have a much better shot of the hornbill than I could get. Wonder if it is perhaps the same one :-) Only joking - there are so many of them there but difficult to photograph since they do not often sit still. Nice clarity and detail of this funny looking bird.

TFS
Wia
and also for your nice comment on my "driftwood window" photo

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  • Jens Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 661 W: 55 N: 1216] (4625)
  • [2008-02-28 2:49]

Hi Andrei
Stunning capture, superb sharpness, brilliant POV, beautiful colors and a excellent light. Very well composed and beautiful presented. TFS
Regards
Jens.

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