I photographed these southern ground hornbills near Skukuza in Kruger National Park, where their powerful bills and vivid red facial skin make them one of the most distinctive birds of the African savannah.
While travelling through Kruger National Park, I often watched southern ground hornbills moving slowly across the open grasslands in small groups. Their size, powerful bills and striking red facial skin make them impossible to overlook. I was fascinated by the way they search the ground for food, hunting everything from insects and snails to frogs and small animals. This photograph was taken near Skukuza, where I had the chance to observe them at close range.
- Date
- 2013-01-01