Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex), Lake Albert, Semliki Wildlife Reserve, Uganda

We were lucky enough to be shown this Shoebill by some local fishermen; whilst we were watching it a juvenile Shoebill flew in and settled down approx. 100 yards away; if that wasn't enough a third bird flew behind the one in this video. Privileged.
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[@rockhead69]

What a fantastic bird...

[@thesetter]

I can only agree! Unique species.

[@luannecorlett4683]

what a beautiful majestic bird, could watch him all day, what is the life expectancy of Shoebills

[@thesetter]

I totally agree with you. Such a unique species. If I remember correctly, 30 - 35 years in the wild.

[@thesetter]

If you look further back on my channel, there are videos of another Shoebill at Mabamba Swamp near Entebbe (from earlier in the same trip).

[@luannecorlett4683]

thank-you for you answer

[@normslivinski7483]

I love these birds!

[@thesetter]

@@normslivinski7483 Me too! Unique species…. you can see the link to the dinosaurs in them.

[@Jooliahamilton]

What an amazing being! I’d so love to see that!

[@thesetter]

They are so impressive in ‘real life’…..I hope you get a chance to see one. Very dinosaur-like!

[@Jooliahamilton]

I’d love to see one!

[@user-vy3ur4dx8u]

Любимая птичка 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@thesetter]

Yes, mine too!

[@azwar_notpro]

Bro is staring at me look like i steal his cream

[@thesetter]

😂
Did you though? 😂

[@azwar_notpro]

Yes I did

[@azwar_notpro]

Me realize your not a roblox character💀💀💀

[@thesetter]

😂😂🤛🏻

[@96nissan]

🖤

[@thesetter]

A great species to see and enjoy.

[@chahibochahibo-sr5zu]

ما هو اسمه

[@thesetter]

If I understand your question - he has no name, he is a wild bird.