Farmer of the rain forest.


Posted by sraja on Wed Jan 17, 2018 5:39 am

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Great Indian Hornbill - Status is Near Threatened. 
These birds pick berries they eat and throw the seeds all over the forest. Hence the are know as farmers of the forest.

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by Ron Day on Wed Jan 17, 2018 7:49 pm
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The flaring of the wing tips makes for a unique flight image.
 

by Carol Clarke on Thu Jan 18, 2018 10:12 am
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A nice flight capture of this impressive bird showing the distinctive bill and the elongated, spread primary feathers!
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by himadri roy on Sat Jan 20, 2018 7:22 am
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Beautiful flight shot.
 

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