Facts about Shoebill: How Much Do You Know about this Dinosaur-Like Bird?

FACTS ABOUT SHOEBILL – Are you wondering about the nature of the shoebill which is popular for its similarity with dinosaurs’ physical appearance?

1. They are not storks.

Shoebill was previously linked to storks but they were re-classified as part of Pelecaniformes and Balaenicipitidae which are large waterbirds. They have a closer link with herons and pelicans.