The Edge · VU Vulnerable
Shoebill
Balaeniceps rex
A five-foot statue of a bird with a shoe-shaped bill, standing motionless in African swamps before striking like a guillotine.
VU · Vulnerable
Overview
A five-foot statue of a bird with a shoe-shaped bill, standing motionless in African swamps before striking like a guillotine.
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Field data
| IUCN status | VU · Vulnerable |
|---|---|
| Population | — |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Last assessed | 2016 |
| Class / Order | Aves · Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Balaenicipitidae |
| Range | South Sudan, Uganda, Zambia |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- The sole member of its family, with no close living relatives.
- Clatters its huge bill like a machine-gun in greeting.
From the collection
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art print
Shoebill art print
Museum-grade art print from the Shoebill plate.
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plush
Shoebill plush
Museum-grade plush from the Shoebill plate.
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notebook
Shoebill notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Shoebill plate.
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