Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) in Mabamba swamp, near the water.

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The Mabamba Swamps west of Entebbe is one of the best and most convenient places to see the elusive Shoebill. After a few minutes in a small canoe the papyrus reeds opens up into a flat grassy wetlands where a number of Shoebill can regularely be seen. The bird is easiest seen in the morning when they stalk their main prey, the mudfish or frogs, but may be spotted all day. They may stand absolutely still for long periods awating the movements of their prey and then suddenly strike with a marvelous speed.

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Size: 5184px × 3456px
Location: Uganda
Photo credit: © Eyal Bartov / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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