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Wildlife Photography The Unusual Shoebill Stork: A Delightfully Strange Bird in the Animal World The Shoebill stork is a unique and beautiful bird native to Africa. It is a large bird, with a wingspan of up to 2.5 meters, and a body length of up to 1.5 meters. The Shoebill is a rare bird having a long, thick neck, and a large, flat bill that is shaped like a shoe.

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SHOEBILL STORK: Can grow to over 5 feet, with wingspans of nearly 9 feet. Found in marshy areas of Central-Eastern Africa. Their beaks -one of the largest of all bird species - can measure up to 9 inches long by 4 inches wide. An endangered species, they have lifespans of up to 36 years & typically weigh 11-12 lbs.

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