Question

What is the importance and values of the Shoebill stork (Balaeniceps Rex), including their Ecological values, economic values, and cultural values

Answer 1

The Shoebill stroke (Balaeniceps Rex)is also known as whale headed stroke,they are in the list of endangered species.The Shoebill stroke are mainly found in southern sudan. The Shoebill stroke inhabit freshwater extension dense marshes in ecology.The economic values of these birds are very high.People caught them and sell them to the zoos for money.It also play an important role in tourism because tourists pay money to see them.The chicks and eggs of this bird is very profitable.The nature of this bird is very different and they are master in patience.In some part of Uganda these bird are also taken as taboo.