The shoebill (Balaeniceps rex), also known as the whale-headed stork, and shoe-billed stork, is a large long-legged wading bird. Its name comes from its enormous shoe-shaped bill.

twitter / matsuevogelpark The shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) also known as whalehead, whale-headed stork, or shoe-billed stork, is a very large stork-like bird.

Aug 5, 2016 · When there’s nothing but lungfish or crocodile left, the Shoebill will give it a quick decapitation with the sharp edges of the bill (because of course it does) and swallow away.

Feb 5, 2024 · The shoebill stork, also known as the whalehead or shoe-billed stork, is a very large stork-like bird found primarily in tropical east Africa. With their unique bulbous bill that …

Nov 5, 2021 · The shoebill is so badass that it eats crocodiles. Here are more amazing facts about shoebills, including their sound, size, diet & more.

Jun 30, 2025 · The Shoebill Is A Bird So Bizarre That Some People Don't Even Believe It's Real It's a great big dork-ass psycho, and it looks like a muppet.

The Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) is a large, stork-like bird belonging to the order Pelecaniformes and family Balaenicipitidae. Described scientifically in 1850 by John Gould, its name derives …

Jul 8, 2025 · With its massive, prehistoric-looking bill and piercing stare, the shoebill stork (Balaeniceps rex) is often called “the dinosaur bird.” This rare and fascinating creature draws …

Apr 7, 2025 · The Shoebill is a large bird, standing up to 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) tall with a wingspan of approximately 2.5 meters (8.2 feet). Its plumage is mostly a mix of gray and bluish tones, …

The shoebill bird (Balaeniceps rex) is a large stork-like bird. It is a water bird confined to a rather restricted set of extensive wetlands of Eastern and central tropical Africa.