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Anastomus lamelligerus
Anastomus lamelligerus
Photographed in the Mosi-oa Tunya National Park, Zambia.
It is typically a bird associated with marshes, swamps and lakes where it feeds primarily on molluscs. The specialized bill enables the easy extraction of snails from their shells.
Spotted on Dec 26, 2011
Submitted on Sep 17, 2012
2 Comments
They even look spectacular in their flights... Precious bird...
That is one of the strangest bills I've ever seen