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Photographic Print : Whale headed / Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) vocalising. Swamps of Mabamba, Lake Victoria, Uganda

Whale headed  /  Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) vocalising. Swamps of Mabamba, Lake Victoria, Uganda




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Whale headed / Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) vocalising. Swamps of Mabamba, Lake Victoria, Uganda

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naturepl.com / : Eric Baccega

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Africa Balaeniceps Balaeniceps Rex Balaenicipitidae Beak Behavioural Bog Bird Calling Catalogue10 East Africa Facial Expression Humorous Laughing Pelecaniformes Shoe Billed Stork Shoebill Shoebill Stork Swamp Uganda Vocalisation Vulnerable Wetland Whale Headed Stork Whalehead Endangered Species Threatened


11"x8.5" Photo Print

Experience the majesty of the natural world with our exclusive photographic print of a Shoebill stork (Balaeniceps rex), also known as the Whale-headed Stork, captured in its vocalizing glory in the swamps of Lake Victoria, Uganda. Taken by renowned nature photographer Eric Baccega from the Nature Picture Library, this print showcases the unique and otherworldly appearance of this prehistoric-looking bird. Bring the mystery and wonder of the African wetlands into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality photographic print.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.6cm x 27.9cm (7.3" x 11")

Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.


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Talk to the Beak - The Hilarious Vocal Talents of the Whale-Headed Shoebill!

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this uproarious snapshot, we witness a truly comical moment in the swamps of Mabamba, Lake Victoria, Uganda. Our feathered friend, the magnificent Whale-Headed Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex), is caught mid-vocalization and boy does it have something to say! With its beak wide open and an expression that could only be described as laughter personified, this unique bird showcases its incredible sense of humor. Known for their distinctive appearance resembling a shoe-billed stork on steroids, these bog birds certainly know how to make us chuckle. As if straight out of a stand-up comedy routine, our avian comedian takes center stage in this portrait. Its vocal prowess echoes through East Africa's wetlands as it delivers punchlines with every squawk. Who knew endangered species could also moonlight as entertainers? But let's not forget the serious side behind this whimsical display. With their vulnerable status and threatened existence due to habitat loss and human activity, capturing moments like these becomes all the more precious. So next time you find yourself feeling down or needing a good laugh, just remember our jolly shoebill friend who reminds us that even in nature's grand theater, laughter truly is universal!

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