Vulnerable
Shoebill
Balaeniceps rex
A huge marsh bird famous for its enormous shoe-shaped bill and its patient, statuesque hunting style.
Category
Bird
Habitat
Wetland
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
35–50 years, especially in captivity
Size
Height 110–140 cm; wingspan 2.3–2.6 m; weight 4–7 kg
Scientific Name
Balaeniceps rex
About Shoebill
A huge marsh bird famous for its enormous shoe-shaped bill and its patient, statuesque hunting style.
It belongs to the Bird group and is commonly associated with wetland habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 35–50 years, especially in captivity, a size of Height 110–140 cm; wingspan 2.3–2.6 m; weight 4–7 kg, a conservation status of Vulnerable.
Fun Fact
Shoebills can stand nearly motionless for long periods before striking fish or lungfish with surprising speed.
Where Shoebill Lives
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Bangweulu Wetlands
, Zambia
Mabamba Swamp
, Uganda