The Shoebill

Published: June 10, 2021, 7 a.m.

The Shoebill is a tall, gray bird that appears more dinosaur-like than most members of the class Aves. You aren\u2019t likely to confuse it with any other bird. It possesses a unique and impressive combination of size, color, and bill shape.The Shoebill is a top predator in certain kinds of swamps and wetlands in Africa. It terrorizes not only large fish, but other small aquatic animals, like amphibians and reptiles.This almost mythical beast of a bird is one of the most exciting species in all of...