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Adulto © Tommy Pedersen
Adulto © Jean-Louis Carlo
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shoebill Balaeniceps rex

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Identificação

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Utterly unique bird that makes up its own family. The plumage is uniformly gray in adults and brownish in immatures. Structure is stork-like overall, but with a thick neck and massive hooked bill. In flight, which is sometimes quite high, the long legs trail. Found in deep marshes, especially papyrus swamp. Usually alone or in pairs.

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