Species that live in a habitat similar to the Shoebill Results 1 - 20
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Wattled crane (Grus carunculatus)
The wattled crane is the largest and rarest of the six species of crane in Africa. The breast and neck are white and the underpart...  More  14 Images  6 Videos
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Madagascar rail (Rallus madagascariensis)
Found only in the wetlands of eastern Madagascar, the Madagascar rail is a secretive bird that is rarely found in the open. Its pl...  More  1 Image  0 Videos
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Sakalava rail (Amaurornis olivieri)
Since its discovery in 1929, the rare and extremely shy Sakalava rail has been recorded on only a handful of occasions. This small...  More  3 Images  0 Videos
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Bogbean (Menyanthes trifoliata)
Bogbean is an aquatic or bog plant, hence the common name. The ‘bean’ part of the name refers to the smooth-edged shiny leaves, wh...  More  8 Images  2 Videos
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Greater spotted eagle (Aquila clanga)
A medium-sized eagle, the greater spotted eagle only has white spots as a juvenile, when they extend in bands across the upperwing...  More  18 Images  1 Video
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Blue crane (Grus paradisea)
The elegant blue crane is the national bird of South Africa. As the common name suggests, it is pale blue in colour, although it c...  More  15 Images  6 Videos
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Marbled duck (Marmaronetta angustirostris)
An elegant teal, the marbled duck suits its name, having a brown body speckled with cream. Its dark eye-patch blends into a broad ...  More  8 Images  3 Videos
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Black crowned-crane (Balearica pavonina)
This beautiful stately bird, threatened by the loss of their wetland habitat, gets its name from its dark slaty-grey to black plum...  More  10 Images  0 Videos
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Madagascar fish-eagle (Haliaeetus vociferoides)
This large bird is one of the rarest birds of prey and is the largest raptor in Madagascar. The body is a dark reddish-brown colou...  More  18 Images  0 Videos
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Long-crested eagle (Lophaetus occipitalis)
The remarkably long, feathered crest possessed by the aptly named long-crested eagle, is this unmistakeable bird of prey’s most st...  More  7 Images  2 Videos
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Eurasian spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia)
The distinctively spatulate bill of the Eurasian spoonbill lends this tall, pure white waterbird a slightly comical appearance. Du...  More  26 Images  7 Videos
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Madagascar heron (Ardea humbloti)
This large grey heron may be seen standing solitary and motionless in shallow waters, a habitat that it is perfectly adapted for. ...  More  1 Image  0 Videos
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Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus)
This crepuscular bird has finely patterned tree-bark like cryptic plumage that provides excellent camouflage in the daytime when i...  More  13 Images  5 Videos
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Marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus)
Marsh harriers are recognised as harriers by their long, narrow tails, long legs and wings held in a 'V' in flight. This species i...  More  14 Images  7 Videos
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Imperial eagle (Aquila heliaca)
Adult imperial eagles are stocky in shape with black-brown feathers and a pale golden crown and nape. The shoulders have prominent...  More  19 Images  4 Videos
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Madagascar pond heron (Ardeola idae)
This small white heron has a long crest, red legs, a blue bill with a red tip and blue bare skin around the eyes. Outside of the b...  More  6 Images  0 Videos
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Northern harrier (Circus cyaneus)
The northern harrier is a slender, medium-sized hawk, with a long tail, wings and legs, a characteristic white rump, and a distinc...  More  26 Images  11 Videos
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Black kite (Milvus migrans)
With a distribution that spreads over four continents, the black kite is probably the world’s most abundant bird of prey. Not surp...  More  23 Images  3 Videos
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Triangular club-rush (Schoenoplectus triqueter)
Triangular club-rush is a critically endangered species in Britain. Both the common name and the Latin name triqueter (from the La...  More  5 Images  0 Videos
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