Abyssian Ground Hornbill

[Ken Watkins]

Having seen these for the first time they are remarkably different to the Southern Ground Hornbill, most noticeably the casque. The voice however is very similar.

Taken in Kipedo National Park, Northern Uganda

EOS 1D MkIV

500mm F4 hand-held

F6.3, ISO 400, 1/1000

[Karl Egressy]

Very interesting looking bird, indeed. Great detail in the plumege. It would be interesting to see the red pouch inflated.

[Ken Watkins]

Karl,

Thanks for your comment, the pouch is apparently inflated as part of the mating display but only by the male. Unfortunately I have never seen this behaviour in either type of Ground Hornbill

[Vivaldo Damilano]

I have been after a flight shot of these birds but to date haven't even seen them much in any reserve. Great sighting Ken and well captured TFS.

[Ken Watkins]

Vivaldo,

I have had a few flight shots of our native Southern, but this one was new to me, I'll see what happens next year