Shoebill

Shoebill 👁 507 views Updated 2026-11-01

Shoebill (<em>Balaeniceps rex</em>) is a species of Shoebill (<em>Balaenicipitidae</em>) in the order Pelicans and Allies.

Overview

Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) is a species of Shoebill (Balaenicipitidae) in the order Pelicans and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Balaeniceps; binomial: Balaeniceps rex; authority: Gould, 1850.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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