Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) male ‘offering’ to female – Northern Province Zambia

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Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) male ‘offering’ to female – Northern Province Zambia

A very rare photo recorded by my dear friend Dr. Ian P. A. Manning while researching the Sitatunga and Black Lechwe in the Bangweulu Wetlands or swamps in 1974 who has handed me the rights to publish his rare slide photos.

  • Species:Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex)
  • Bird Type:Male 'offering' to female
  • FamilyShoebill (Balaenicipitidae)
  • Date Taken19740605
  • Location:South East Bangweulu Wetlands
  • Area:Central Province
  • Country:Zambia
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA05803ab Shoebill (male bringing 'offering' to female) 2 S. E. Bangweulu Swamps Zambia Jun75 IPAM0006c
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