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Interesting facts:

Amongst the most prominent features of these large African-dwelling birds are their human-like eyes and the long, dark and curly “lashes.” These aren’t lashes at all. In facts birds don’t have hair. The lashes consist of fine feathers – the function of which is to keep the dust out of the eyes.

Southern Groundhornbill

 

Relevant Bird Species Information Page (includes more stunning photos of this bird species)

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