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Green wood-hoopoe
they look black from a distance, except for that amazing red bill( the old name for them). Close up, as here with the sun on them, it's a different story. Luckily, this was the nest so plenty of return visits
Habitat
scrub forest margin
Location
Satara, Kruger N.P., South Africa
Date taken
30.9.2018
Scientific name
Phoeniculus purpureus
Equipment used
Canon 7D Mk11, 100-400 Mk11
superb closeup of this handsome wood hoopoe, Max!!! showing all those wonderful colours, top quality photo, many tfs!!!
 
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Crikey Moses..... what a cracking picture to get of this guy!!!

Wonderful work Max!!

This picture is headed for The Opus my friend - many thanks for sharing him with us.
 
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Such a beautiful bird and a beautiful image of it Max!
 
A beautiful bird, Max, and you have shown the colours and iridescence so well.
 

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