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07-JUL-2010

Silvery-cheeked Hornbill (Bycanistes brevis)

Mount Kenya, Kenya

An adult male feeding on figs.
Given their diet and their size it's better not to view these birds from below!

Canon EOS 7D
1/250s f/5.6 at 700.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Margaret Sloan20-Aug-2010 18:45
Very nice capture!
Jaime González16-Aug-2010 19:13
The birds, your passion and our delight when we see your works! Superb capture. -V-
Peter Ericsson14-Aug-2010 05:26
I quite like this close up. Never heard of these birds though. I assume it is a forest dwelling species?
lou_rozensteins14-Aug-2010 00:54
Good advice and an excellent shot. Very nice feather detail. Well done.
Esa Ervasti13-Aug-2010 09:01
Wonderful hornbills!
Great shot showing the feeding and the superb casque.
Sonja Ross13-Aug-2010 06:52
Great shot - and advice!
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet12-Aug-2010 23:46
A very impressive bird.
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