Ibis połyka żabę
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The bullfrog could be too big for the bird
INDIA A FAMISHED black-headed ibis was captured trying to swallow an entire Indian bullfrog in Mangalajodi Wetlands, Odisha, India.
With its large bills, the ibis showcases its insane ability to effortlessly locate and consume large prey such as snakes and frogs.
It took this one almost ten minutes to eat the whole frog, but in the end, the hungry bird was victorious.
Black-headed ibis or Indian white ibis mostly breed in South and Southeast Asia, from India to the west and as far east as Japan.
The last recorded number of this species in India is 643, with 547 adults and 96 juvenile chicks in 2017.
These fascinating images were captured by a young wildlife photographer, Mainak Halder (23).
“I waited for more than half an hour for the Ibis to make its move when I noticed it was hunting for its prey,” he said.
“I captured those images during a boat safari in Mangalajodi Wetlands, keeping myself in an eye-level position of the bird so that the images could come out really impactfully.
“The most fascinating part of the shoot was the size of the frog; it was so large that it was a little bit difficult for the Ibis to swallow.
“I felt really wholesome after capturing those moments. I think I was lucky enough to witness such great, unique activities the ibis.”
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2024-06-08
Mediadrumimages/Mainak Halder/Media Drum/East News
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