An African Spoonbill rests on the shores of Lake Mzizima on the Rufiji River. The unique bill of the Spoonbill helps the bird have a unique style

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An African Spoonbill rests on the shores of Lake Mzizima on the Rufiji River. The unique bill of the Spoonbill helps the bird have a distinct sieving and sweeping action as it searches for food

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Size: 5800px × 3851px
Location: Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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