Thursday, March 28, 2019

Silvery-Cheeked Hornbill, Mt. Kenya

A B&W portrait of the Silvery-Cheecked Hornbill. There are three theoretical reasons for possessing such a big 'casque': 1- It's sexy & attracts mates, 2- it assists in cooling the otherwise well insulated bird, and 3- it is a sound amplifier (which could also be sexy). Maybe all 3?

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