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High Plains Drifter
Steve G

High Plains Drifter (Bucorvus leadbeateri)

A bird that really oozes character.

Family groups of these birds patrol the short grass plains of the Mara walking with a characteristic swagger as they search for large invertebrates, lizards, snakes and small mammals.

Ground Hornbills are painfully slow breeders with an extended study in Kruger NP revealing that the average pair/family group only rears one youngster every nine years. Fortunately they are long-lived when left in peace by humans!
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Habitat
Short grass plains
Location
Masai Mara, Kenya
Date taken
July 2010
Scientific name
Bucorvus leadbeateri
Equipment used
Canon 7D + 500mm IS + 1.4x TC + beanbag
ammadoux
super gorgeous capture of this strange but lovely bird.

LOL about using the bean bag, i must find one for getting shots from the car window.
 
Stanley Jones
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A stunning picture of this huge and intimidating looking bird. Beautiful lighting, focus, detail, and color taken in a brilliant setting. Well done!!!
 
E
Extra-ordinary shot! Fantastic details, and the lovely coloured throat looks like a deflated balloon!
 
madamcoolpix
o:) o:) o:) What a super-mega-extra close portrait, amazing detail showing beautifully even the texture in its odd face!!! :bounce: One to be very happy with, Steve!!! :clap: :clap:
 

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