They are sometimes referred to as ‘Whalehead‘, for obvious reasons. Wing Span : up to 152 cm Length : up to 140 cm Weight: up to 7 kg shoebill facts. Vector. This makes them relatives of pelicans, anhingas, gannets, and more. Plush Stan Standing Shoebill. #141957063 - Shoebill in zoo. The bird is large and tall, ranging from 110 cm to 140 cm in height. See more ideas about Shoebill, Shoebill bird, Shoebill stork. Shoebill Profile. The shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) also known as whalehead, whale-headed stork, or shoe-billed stork, is a very large stork-like bird.It derives its name from its enormous shoe-shaped bill.It has a somewhat stork-like overall form and has previously been classified with the storks in the order Ciconiiformes based on this morphology. The tan beak often has dark spots. Also known as the whale head or shoe-billed Stork, the Shoe bill is a very large stork-like bird .It has a massive shoe shaped bill hence its name. The shoebill is a large, elusive, stalk-like bird with an almost prehistoric appearance, due to its oversized shoe-shaped beak. Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex), is also known as Shoe-billed stork or Whale head. Big bird. This masterful hunter (and endangered species) is a reclusive menace to the inhabitants of the lands it occupies. Similar Images . The shoebill is found in freshwater swamps and marches in eastern-central Africa. However, genetic evidence places it with the Pelecaniformes. 32. Mar 27, 2018 - Explore doloresconley20's board "Shoebill bird" on Pinterest. Add to Likebox #143125830 - The whale-head, or kings Heron, is a bird of the order stork-like,.. Although the shoebill bird looks like a stork, it’s not exactly the same thing as a stork, and scientists have been a little confused about how to classify it for some time. RedDoor_Hill 18cm Cute Lifelike Shoebill Bird Stuffed Toys Real Like Whale-Headed Stork Plush Toy Mini Size Bird Plush Animals Toy Gifts. The bird earned its name as it has Shoe shaped Bill. Mar 27, 2018 - Explore doloresconley20's board "Shoebill bird" on Pinterest. These birds are quite large, and can easily stand over 4 feet tall! Size and Appearance . FREE Shipping. Size: The Shoebill stork stands 3.5 – 5 feet (1.07 – 1.5 m) tall; weigh an average of 12.3 pounds (5.6 kg); have an average wingspan of 7.7 feet (2.33 m). Usually ships within 1 to 3 weeks. Wing Span : up to 152 cm Length : up to 140 cm Weight: up to 7 kg shoebill facts. While these birds are called shoebill storks, they are actually members of the taxonomic order Pelecaniformes. Ages: 6 years and up. $98.32 $ 98. However, some species grow as tall as 152 cm. Add to Likebox #134773100 - Hashibirokou Vector Illustration Clip Art. 99. Shoebill storks can be quite aggressive in the wild, so people tend to sensationalize them as “the stork of your nightmares” and “the most terrifying bird in the world.” In captivity, however, shoebill storks are gentle, docile creatures. The shoebill is a large species of bird that has a distinctive bill shape unlike any other.

The shoebill murder bird is native to the marshes of East Africa... and your nightmares. The shoebill is a slow bird that it does not even fly for more than 500 meters depending on each shoebill, their distance of flying ranges between 100m-500m especially due to its large nature and their flapping rate is about 150 flap per minute. African bird in nature.