Blue Shoebill

From Devonshire

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The Blue Shoebill (Balaeniceps nitidus) is one of the tallest birds in Devonshire.

Contents 1 Size 2 Description 3 Diet 4 Similar Species 5 Conservation Status

Size

50" tall.

Description

A large, bluish stork-like bird with a huge pick bill. Black wings. Sexes are similar but females maybe smaller. Juveniles are duller.

Diet

Probably small fish, mammals and birds

Similar Species

No other bird is like it. The Shoebill is a vagrant to Devonshire.

Conservation Status

Endangered.