Meet the Shoebill Stork, an Enormous Bird That Looks Like a Muppet
ARE SHOEBILL STORKS ENDANGERED?
While shoebills aren't yet endangered, their population is declining. The IUCN lists them as a vulnerable species, estimating that there are between 3,300 and 5,300 adults left in the wild.
ARE SHOEBILLS FRIENDLY?
If a human came across a shoebill, the bird would likely stare. But shoebills can be aggressive when it comes to defending the nest, so don't their motionless nature fool you.
HOW LONG DO SHOEBILLS LIVE?
The lifespan of a shoebill stork is similar whether in captivity (between 35.7 and 36 years) or in the wild (35.7 years)
While shoebills aren't yet endangered, their population is declining. The IUCN lists them as a vulnerable species, estimating that there are between 3,300 and 5,300 adults left in the wild.
ARE SHOEBILLS FRIENDLY?
If a human came across a shoebill, the bird would likely stare. But shoebills can be aggressive when it comes to defending the nest, so don't their motionless nature fool you.
HOW LONG DO SHOEBILLS LIVE?
The lifespan of a shoebill stork is similar whether in captivity (between 35.7 and 36 years) or in the wild (35.7 years)
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06 July 2023
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