Snipe Greater Painted (Rostratula benghalensis) male & female – Uganda

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Snipe Greater Painted (Rostratula benghalensis) male & female – Uganda

This was the most challenging photo opportunity as I could hardly see the birds in their hide in deep reeds.  I was able to detect movement so guessed the focal point but when I process the picture to lighten the shadow all was revealed.  The picture does not able me to determine which are male and female.

  • Species:Greater Painted Snipe (Rostratula benghalensis)
  • Bird Type:Male & female
  • FamilyPainted Snipes (Rostratulidae)
  • Date Taken20180813
  • Location:Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Area:South West Uganda
  • Country:Uganda
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA17001ab Snipe Greater Painted (m&f) 3 South of QE Nat. Park Uganda Aug17 PH1_9634
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