Shoebill Stork
Habitat

Graham Bruce

Diet

When you look at a shoebill, it is expected to infer that this bird would be a pescetarian. However, although the bird does eat fish, this is far from the truth. Shoebills sit near the top of the food chain, only being preyed upon by larger mammals such as leapords, crocodiles, and rarely hyenas. Everything else in the swamp is prey for the shoebill, whether that be lizards, fish, or even monkeys. (see more)

Swamplands and Marshes

Swamps/Marshes are the main region that the Shoebill Stork resides in. The shoebill can remain still for hours, allowing it to easily seek opportunity to hunt for unsuspecting aquatic prey in the waters below. The swamps in Africa are very warm regions, which is also perfect for the shoebill since they are used to warmer temperatures.

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Endangerment

The Shoebill Stork is endangered due to many reasons. The main reason being because of its habitat.

Reasons for Endangerment

  • Habitat destruction
  • Pollution
  • Hunting from humans
  • Capture for trading
  • Nest disturbances
  • Predation