Shoebill birds can reach a height of five feet, but the prehistoric-looking creatures generally aren't taller than people.

The terrifying bird, which boasts an eight foot wingspan and has been known to decapitate crocodiles was snapped on a lake in ...

Spread the loveHave you ever heard of a shoebill? Contrary to what one might opine because of their size and their ...

Shoebills, named for the shape of their bills, are closely related to pelicans and herons. They can stand nearly 5 feet tall and boast wingspans of 7-plus feet. They’re globally listed as "vulnerable" ...

Laramie resident and avid birder, Diane Thomas, sat near the front of a wooden canoe propelled by two boatmen poling the ...

With its massive shoe-shaped beak and piercing eyes, the shoebill looks more prehistoric than modern. Standing up to 1.5 metres tall, shoebills are among the largest stork-like birds in the world.

Spanning about 7 inches, the shoebill’s bill is said to resemble a huge Dutch wooden clog. While every species of bird is unique in its own way, there are some species that stand out more than others.

Meet this modern-day dinosaur with the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers. There are dinosaurs among us! Meet the modern-day dinosaur: the Balaeniceps Rex Shoebill, or B-Rex. Learn from San Diego Zoo ...

Shoebills, which can measure nearly 5 feet and are named for the shape of their enormous beaks, are dinosaur-like and imposing at close quarters. The accompanying footage, showing a shoebill that had ...