The Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex), often described as a living relic of the prehistoric past, is currently facing a modern crisis. As we enter the peak of the 2026 breeding season, the latest reports from the Bangweulu Wetlands in Zambia highlight both the fragility of this species and the heroic efforts required to keep it from the brink. On…Continue reading The Shoebill’s Silent Struggle: Guarding the Future in Zambia’s Wetlands
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Shoebills, a source of Livelihoods in Uganda
Every bird watcher’s trip starts from Mabamba Swamp, one of the few remaining strongholds of the Shoebill Balaeniceps rex in Uganda. The world is estimated to have 5,000-8,000 shoebills remaining with an estimation of only about 150 pairs left in Uganda (IUCNRed List 2016). Mabamba Wetland was designated an Important Bird Area in 2001 and…Continue reading Shoebills, a source of Livelihoods in Uganda