The Shoebill is a unique bird found only in the wetalnds and swamps of Eastern and Central Africa. Recent research has shown thatit's DNA links it to

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The Shoebill is a unique bird found only in the wetalnds and swamps of Eastern and Central Africa. Recent research has shown that it's DNA links it to an evolutionary past with pelicans

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Location: Lake Victoria, Uganda
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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