Shoebill – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Shoebill, Balaeniceps rex, also known as Whalehead, is a very large bird related to the storks. It derives its name from its massive shoe-shaped bill. The Shoebill is a very large bird. The adult is 115-150 cm (45-59 in) tall, 100-140 cm (40-55 in) long, 230-260 cm (91-103 in) across the wings and weighs 4 to 7 kg (8.8-15.5 lbs). [2] [3] The adult is mainly grey while the juveniles are browner.
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ADW: Balaeniceps rex: Information
Large, somewhat frightful looking birds, shoebill storks stand 110 to 140 cm tall. … Distribution and conservation of the shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) in the southern Sudan. …
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Shoebill – Balaeniceps rex – Information – ARKive
Information about the Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) – ARKive … The unmistakable, prehistoric-looking shoebill is one of the most impressive birds to be found in …
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Shoebill – Balaeniceps rex – ARKive
Shoebill – Balaeniceps rex – ARKive … Threatened Birds  > Shoebill … Wildscreen 2003-2008.  By using this …
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Shoebill. by Nigel J. Collar, from Bulletin of the African Bird Club, volume 1.1, March 1994 … for 1851, he called it Balaeniceps rex, ‘the most extraordinary bird I …
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Photo: Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex)
Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) Picture Title: Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) Image Location: Uganda (East Africa … Wildlife | Birds | Kingfishers Information on Uganda’s forests: Uganda news | forest …
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Shoebill – Profile of the Shoebill
The shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) is an intriguing looking bird that inhabits central Africa. It is a massive bird, growing to heights of 3-1/2ft to 4-1/2ft tall. The shoebill is also …
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African Shoebill, Balaeniceps rex
Shoebill. Balaeniceps rex. Photographed in Jurong Bird Park, Singapore #M016-27 © Karl Lehmann. NEXT IMAGE . BACK TO AFRICA GALLERY. MAIN PHOTO PAGE
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Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) – BirdLife species factsheet
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shoebill , shoebird , Balaeniceps rex large stork-like bird of the valley of the White Nile with a broad bill suggesting a wooden
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