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Mounted Print : 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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Media ID 18853255
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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
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Experience the majesty of the Whale-headed Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) in this stunning mounted photo from the Media Storehouse collection. Captured in the swamps of Lake Victoria, Uganda by renowned nature photographer Eric Baccega, this image showcases the Shoebill in an unforgettable moment as it vocalizes, displaying its distinctive prehistoric appearance and unique vocalizations. Bring the mystery and wonder of the natural world into your home or office with this beautiful and intriguing piece of wildlife art.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 13.5cm x 20.3cm (5.3" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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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