I have a few photos taken in Uganda last year to share with AOC members.
Photos 1 & 2 Shoebill. (Balaeniceps rex.) Was once allied to the Pelican family but is now classified in its own family. Vulnerable, rare and very threatened it is only found in Africa and reduced to just the swamp areas of Uganda and Rwanda and Zambia. Pairs have a territory about 5 square km. in Papyrus swamps, reeds and sedges. Massive wings and can fly. Claps its bill making a hollow "clock" as a call. Photos 3, 4 & 5 The following three photos show how useful the African Buffalo can be as a safe perch for birds. Photo 3 These are a group of Piapiac, a long legged crow with a heavy decurved bill and a red eye. Common and usually seen in small flocks. Photo 4 Although not very clear in this photo this is the Yellow billed ( Intermediate) Egret. (Ardea intermedia). Photo 5 And a wonderful perch for the Pied Kingfisher.
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