Bucerotiformes Collection (page 2)

Collection birds eggs
Plate 58 from Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous (1858) by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn

Buceros rhinoceros, rhinoceros hornbill skull
Back view of a skull of the rhinoceros hornbill (Buceros rhinoceros), from the Sloane collection

Notes on birds in Macassar
Manuscript notes on the hornbill bird (Buceros cassidix), undated, circa 1856

Bycanistes brevis, silvery-cheeked hornbill
Watercolour and pencil by Claude Gibney Finch-Davies (1940). One of twenty-three species of hornbill found in Africa

African Grey Hornbill - male - Sub-Saharan Africa. Kruger National Park, South Africa
ASW-4846 African Grey Hornbill - male Sub-Saharan Africa. Kruger National Park, South Africa. Tockus nasutus Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Southern Ground Hornbill - in flight - Endemic in central and southern Africa
ASW-4848 Southern Ground Hornbill - in flight Satara, Kruger National Park, South Africa. Bucorvus leadbeateri Endemic in central and southern Africa. Alan J. S

Southern Ground Hornbill - perched in tree - Endemic in central and southern Africa
ASW-4849 Southern Ground Hornbill - perched in tree Satara, Kruger National Park, South Africa. Bucorvus leadbeateri Alan J. S

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Bucerotiformes: A Symphony of Colorful Birds" In the depths of a lush Malayan forest, one can witness the enchanting dance of Bucerotiformes. Among them, the majestic Ceratagymna elata, also known as the yellow-casqued hornbill, stands tall with its striking golden helmet-like casque. But it is not alone in this avian spectacle. The Upupa epops, commonly known as the common hoopoe, adds its own touch to this vibrant symphony. With its distinctive crown of feathers and elegant striped plumage, it gracefully perches on stones in Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve or hovers mid-air over Hungary's meadows during courtship displays. Nesting amidst stone walls in Vendee or nestled high up on trees in Etosha National Park are their Eurasian relatives - hungry chicks gaping for food or Southern yellow billed hornbills observing their surroundings from a sturdy branch. The Great Indian Hornbill proudly flaunts its magnificent size and colorful beak within Tamil Nadu's Western Ghats forests. Its presence brings an air of grandeur to these habitats while Wreathed hornbills take off with grace at Tongbiguan Nature Reserve in Dehong Prefecture. Not to be forgotten is the Oriental Pied hornbill; males diligently bring berries back to their nests at Tongbiguan while Anthracoceros albirostris showcases its unique black-and-white bill against a backdrop of green foliage. These diverse species within Bucerotiformes captivate us with their beauty and behavior. They remind us that nature's palette knows no bounds when painting these feathered wonders across our planet's landscapes.