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Shoebill

Balaeniceps rex

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Pelecaniformes ›Family: Balaenicipitidae ›Genus: Balaeniceps

About

The shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) also known as whalehead or shoe-billed stork, is a very large stork-like bird. It derives its name from its massive shoe-shaped bill. Although it has a somewhat stork-like overall form and has previously been classified in the order Ciconiiformes, its true affiliations with other living birds is ambiguous. Some authorities now reclassify it with the Pelecaniformes. The adult is mainly grey while the juveniles are browner. It lives in tropical east Africa...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shoebill?
The scientific name of Shoebill is Balaeniceps rex.
What is the conservation status of Shoebill?
The Shoebill has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Shoebill belong to?
Shoebill belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Shoebill belong to?
Shoebill belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Shoebill belong to?
Shoebill belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Shoebill belong to?
Shoebill belongs to the order Pelecaniformes.
What family does Shoebill belong to?
Shoebill belongs to the family Balaenicipitidae.
What genus does Shoebill belong to?
Shoebill belongs to the genus Balaeniceps.