WEBShoebill. The shoebill is a tall bird, with a typical height range of 110 to 140 cm (43 to 55 in) and some specimens reaching as much as 152 cm (60 in). Length from tail to beak can range from 100 to 140 cm (39 to 55 in) and wingspan is 230 to 260 cm (7 ft 7 in to 8 ft 6 in).
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How Big Are Shoebill Storks? (Wingspan + Size) | Birdfact
WEBJan 14, 2023 · Shoebill Storks weigh up to about fifteen pounds (7kg). Males are larger and heavier than females, with average weights of just over twelve pounds (5.6kg) and eleven pounds (4.9kg), respectively.
WEBSize: 3.5 to five feet tall. Weight: 11 pounds (females); 12 pounds (males) ... What makes the aptly named shoebill so unique is its foot-long bill that resembles a Dutch clog. Tan with brown ...
WEBThe shoebill is an extremely tall bird, with long spindly legs, that allows it to stand in the shallows of swamps and on aquatic vegetation, while hunting for food. The shoebill averages between 3.5 – 4.5 feet (1 – 1.4 meters) in height, and weighs between 9 …
WEBMar 14, 2024 · Towering over the African wetlands, the Shoebill Stork size isn’t just visually striking; it’s surprisingly tall. Reaching up to 5 feet (1.5 meters), these giants rival some humans in height. Their impressive size is balanced by a lighter weight, crucial for powerful wings that span over 8 feet (2.5 meters).
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Shoebill | Giant Wader, African Stork, Wetlands | Britannica
WEBShoebills stand about 115 cm (3.8 feet) tall. They are entirely gray, with broad wings and long legs. The head is large in proportion to the body, and the eyes are also exceptionally large. The shoebill claps the mandibles of its bill together as a …
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Shoebill Stork - Facts and Beyond | Biology Dictionary
WEBJul 19, 2020 · Shoebill birds have enormous bills that are shaped like a shoe and are an adaptation for catching and holding the large, slippery fish that it preys on. Its large bill ranges from 7.8 – 9.5 in (20 – 24 cm) long and 4 – 4.8 in (10 – 12 cm) wide.
WEBYou probably wouldn’t win a staring contest with it, though you’d be hard pressed to look away. Taller than a mailbox, with an eight-foot wingspan, the shoebill is quite a kick to observe! This hefty bird with its lesson-in-gray plumage is endemic to swamps and wetlands of Central and East Africa.
WEBSize: Length: 39 to 55 in (100 to 140 cm) Height: 43 to 55 in (110 to 140 cm) Weight: Male: 12 lb (5.6 kg) Female: 11 lb (4.9 kg) Wingspan: 7 ft 7 in to 8 ft 6 in (230 to 260 cm) Body and Coloration: They are tall birds with noticeable huge, bulbous straw-colored bills covered with erratic greyish markings.
WEBThere is a single species of Shoebill, Balaeniceps rex, and although they are sometimes incorrectly referred to as a stork, they are more closely related to pelicans. The Shoebill can be found in freshwater swamps in Africa from South Sudan to Zambia.