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Accession No. UNM-ZOO-1961-0834

Open Access
Artefacts

Shoebill Study Skin — Balaeniceps rex

Material
Preserved bird skin, cotton stuffing, wire armature, archival label
Dimensions
Total length: 118 cm · Wing span: 195 cm
Condition
Good

The Shoebill is one of the most remarkable birds in Africa. This museum study skin was prepared in 1961.

Provenance & History
Collected by museum survey team, Murchison Falls NP, 14 March 1961.
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