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Birds
Shoebill
Balaeniceps rex
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 35-36 years
- Weight
- 4-7 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) is a carnivore species found in East African swamps. It typically lives 35-36 years, weighing around 4-7 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the shoebill: Shoebills stand completely still for hours waiting to ambush prey with explosive speed.
Birds are feathered, egg-laying vertebrates known for flight, complex songs, and remarkable migratory abilities. With thousands of species worldwide, they occupy nearly every habitat on the planet.