In most species the difference between the sexes is quite subtle and difficult to observe, but the female von der Decken's Hornbill has a black beak

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In most species the difference between the sexes is quite subtle and difficult to observe, but the female von der Decken's Hornbill has a black beak and very easy to ID from the colourful beak of the male.

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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