Shoebill - Wikipedia The shoebill (Balaeniceps rex), also known as the whale-headed stork, whalebill, and shoe-billed stork, is a large long-legged wading bird Its name comes from its enormous shoe-shaped bill
14 Menacing Shoebill Stork Facts - Fact Animal The shoebill is a large, elusive, stalk-like bird with an almost prehistoric appearance, due to its oversized shoe-shaped beak They are sometimes referred to as ‘ whalehead ‘
Massive Shoebill stork-like bird lands on tourist boat in Uganda A Shoebill, a rare and majestic prehistoric-looking bird known for its large shoe-shaped bill and long legs, landed on a boat in Mabamba Bay, Uganda, providing a unique sight for bird-watching
Shoebill - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants The shoebill favors the vast papyrus swamps of the Sudd, in northern East Africa Shoebills stake out overspill areas, where water is moving slowly past toward lakes, carrying with it lots of delicious fish
Shoebill | Giant Wader, African Stork, Wetlands | Britannica shoebill, (Balaeniceps rex), large African wading bird, a single species that constitutes the family Balaenicipitidae (order Balaenicipitiformes, Ciconiiformes, or Pelecaniformes) The species is named for its clog-shaped bill, which is an adaptation for catching and holding the large, slippery lungfish, its favourite food
Shoebill Stork Bird Facts - Balaeniceps rex - A-Z Animals The Shoebill Stork, also known as the Whalehead or Balaeniceps rex, is a unique bird species found in the wetlands of Africa Although it is an apex predator in its habitat, the Shoebill stork does face predators and threats that can impact its population
Shoebill, facts and photos | National Geographic What makes the aptly named shoebill so unique is its foot-long bill that resembles a Dutch clog Tan with brown splotches, it's five inches wide and has sharp edges and a sharp hook on the end
Shoebill: The Prehistoric Giant of Africa’s Wetlands Native to the swamps and wetlands of East-Central Africa, the Shoebill is often described as a living relic—a species that hasn’t changed much for millions of years The most intriguing aspect of the Shoebill is its method of hunting