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Piapiac
volker sthamer

Piapiac (Ptilostomus afer)

Only juveniles have the pink bill. Adult's bill is black.
Habitat
Savanna always together with large game or cattle
Location
Kidepo NP, Uganda
Date taken
14.01.2019
Scientific name
Ptilostomus afer
Equipment used
Nikon D 750, Sigma 150-600 Sports
Staff member
Opus Editor
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OMG!!!! That's one very brave youngster!!! A species I've never heard of before!!!

You've a super picture of this juvenile Volker, which is heading for The Opus shortly.

Many thanks for sharing this picture with us and for the laugh too!!
 
Opus Editor
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And we were watching Oxpeckers doing the same thing in Kruger. Lovely image, Volker.
 

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