Description
Shoebill storks are large/long birds who have a huge hooked beak, long legs, and a big head with eyes to match the size. their feathers usually vary in greys and blues. Shoebill storks are known to even have a frightful demeanor. Some key characteristics of this animal are the hooked beak and their large heads/eyes. shoebills can grow up to 3-5ft long and they weigh around an average of 12.3ibs. Theyll usually live up to 35 years in the wild. The key thing to find out males between females is size. Male shoebills tend to be larger than females and have longer beaks.
Evolution
The shoebill stork has no subspecies and their closest living relative is the pelicans. Shoebill storks have been around for about 30 million years and their only confirmed ancestors are the Golaithia. Shoebill storks are even called dinosaurs themself relating to the Golaithia.