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Northern (Abyssinian) Ground-Hornbill
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Northern (Abyssinian) Ground-Hornbill (Bucorvus abyssinicus)

The Northern (Abyssinian) Ground-Hornbill, Bucorvus abyssinicus, is one of two species of Ground-Hornbill. The other is the Southern Ground-Hornbill.
Size: 90-100 cm. Tall casque tilts upward at front. Male has bare red throat patch. This is the female.
Location
Aksum (Ethiopia)
Date taken
04-08-2008
Scientific name
Bucorvus abyssinicus
Equipment used
Nikon D300
Peter, this is another wonderful image. I've shot many Southern Ground-Hornbill but never this Northern. Thanks for sharing. GERRY
 

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