Northern red-billed hornbills spend most of their time on the ground, searching for insects, spiders, and other small prey. Despite their large bills, they are agile in the air, using a series of rapid wingbeats interspersed with short glides. I caught this one coming in for a landing in Samburu National Reserve in Kenya. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 180-600mm lens (at 600mm) ISO 800, f/6.3 at 1/2500th of a second.
Thanks Sue. They are pretty common in northern Kenya so plenty of opportunity to practice. But with all the other great wildlife around they get taken for granted.
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Northern red-billed hornbills spend most of their time on the ground, searching for insects, spiders, and other small prey. Despite their large bills, they are agile in the air, using a series of rapid wingbeats interspersed with short glides. I caught this one coming in for a landing in Samburu National Reserve in Kenya. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 180-600mm lens (at 600mm) ISO 800, f/6.3 at 1/2500th of a second.
Wow – what a shot of a remarkable bird, Sean. Take a bow!
Thanks Sue. They are pretty common in northern Kenya so plenty of opportunity to practice. But with all the other great wildlife around they get taken for granted.
Zazu!!! Flying in to deliver The Morning Report. Great pic.
Ha. Definitely!
Yes take a bow! Looks like a painting.
Thanks Donna
You captured the perfect moment!
Thanks Renee. They are pretty cooperative birds.
Incredible photo, Sean! This species looks to be a bit smaller than some of the other hornbills?