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Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex)
The Shoebill or Whalehead is a large bird -- standing up to 1.5 m or 60 inches tall -- that is related to the storks. The species is found in wetland areas in tropical east Africa and is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List for 2006. previous image | Uganda index | next image [image 7 of 72] |
