A Red-billed Hornbill carries a bit of nesting material whilst searching for a suitable nest hole. When a site is chosen the female will be sealed in.
A Red-billed Hornbill carries a bit of nesting material whilst searching for a suitable nest hole. When a site is chosen the female will be sealied inside for protection of the eggs and young.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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