Rick, I was horrified to hear they are kept as pets. Quite true from
what I found on the web. Mind you, thinking about it, the Red Billed ,
Yellow Billed & Grey Hornbills which are abundant in Kruger & frequent
the camps & picnic spots looking for titbits become so tame they will
eat from your hand. I suppose not much different to Parrots.
We have has another exotic species in town recently - the Purple Crested
Turacao (formerly Lourie). Haven't managed a photo yet.
Alan C
On 14-Dec-21 04:40 PM, Rick Womer wrote:
I really like this photo. Viewing the bird through the branches gives a sense
of wildness.
I was surprised to read that they are often kept as pets (despite being
~60cm/25 in tall), live for 20 years, and are very intelligent.
Rick
On Dec 13, 2021, at 12:43 AM, Alan C <[email protected]> wrote:
This chap was kicking up a hell of a racket in my garden early this morning. An
occasional visitor to town. Sadly, the 15m tall Mopane tree in which it is
sitting has died and will need to be removed. Its partner feel some years ago.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/51743241156/
K5 & HD 55-300
Alan C
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