The Science of Birds
Ivan Phillipsen
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The Shoebill
• 27 minThe Shoebill is a tall, gray bird that appears more dinosaur-like than most members of the class Aves. You aren’t likely to confuse it with any other bird. It possesses a unique and impressive combination of size, color, and bill shape.The Shoebill is a top predator in certain kinds of swamps and wetlands in Africa. It terrorizes not only large fish, but other small aquatic animals, like amphibians and reptiles.This almost mythical beast of a bird is one of the most exciting species in all of...
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