Yellow Billed Hornbill

Gallery: AvianPosted September 5, 201779 views7 comments

Caught this common bird calling in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.
EOS 1Sx Mk ii
200-400 mm F4 with 1.4 EX at 560 mm
F 5.6
ISO 800
1/5000

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on September 6, 2017 at 10:27 AM

Ken, I like the open bill. Nice look at this fellow.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on September 6, 2017 at 7:03 PM

A very nice calling pose, Ken and a good composition.

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Comment posted by John Robinson on September 7, 2017 at 11:34 AM

Good stuff Ken.
Wish we had "common" stuff like this around here
JohnR

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on September 8, 2017 at 5:28 AM

Thanks for your comments devil

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Comment posted by Peter J. Morrissey on September 9, 2017 at 5:05 PM

Hi Ken
Very nice open bill, color and detail.
Pete

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Comment posted by Gary Minish on September 9, 2017 at 11:30 PM

Very nice shot, Ken! The exposure and details are great, the composition works nicely and that big open beak is a special bonus.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on September 10, 2017 at 12:01 AM

Love the open bill and great head turn. Nice work Ken!

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