A Unique Bird Giant from Uganda

Usually the bird likes to fly in the sky. However, unlike this one bird. He likes to live in swamps or close to the lake. This bird is very strong and Serious-faced If at first glance we see, this shoebill bird is similar to the crane. the difference is, shoebill birds are known as very strong and fiercely-faced birds.

This shoebill bird has an unusually large beak. The length of the beak is approximately 24 cm and 20 cm wide. At the end of the beak there is a kind of hook that is used to catch prey. The shoebill bird's neck and legs are very strong and sturdy. The body weight of this bird reaches 6.8 kg and its height reaches 122 cm and the wings of shoebill birds are very wide and also the feet are not webbed.

Living in the Swamps

Shoebill birds come from several regions in Africa, such as Sudan, Zambia, Rwanda, and Uganda. These birds are more common in wet areas, such as swamps. Do you know why shoebills like to live in swamps? For, by living in the swamps, Shoebill birds can easily catch prey. Shoebill bird food turns out to have similarities with pelican and stork. They like to prey on different types of fish, such as lungfish, tilapia fish, and bichir fish. In addition, these swamps also prey on small reptiles, such as water snakes, frogs, lizards, and baby crocodiles

Life Shoebill

In the wild, shoebill birds can survive for 35 years.
Shoebill birds include birds who like to be alone.
Shoebill birds lay eggs, at least 1 to 3 eggs.
The eggs will hatch after 30 days are incubated by the mother.
Initially, shoebill shoebill feathers are brown, will eventually turn into a bluish gray. Shoebill birds (Balaeniceps rex) belong to the endangered swamp species because their habitats have been damaged and often hunted.

Shoebill bird

Scientific Name: Balaeniceps rex
Bill: 24 cm long x 20 cm wide
The tip of the hook-shaped beak
Height: 122 cm
Habitat: swamps in Africa
Age range: 35 years old
Number of eggs: 1 to 3
Cultivation period: 30 days

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