Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex), 'bill-clattering'

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Description

Bill-clattering is adisplay that the strongly bonded monogamous pair use to maintain ties over many years. The wide gape and bill-hook are all adaptations to specialised feeding on lungfish

Photographer: Nick Greaves