Shoebill storks are native to which continent?

The shoebill stork is a large, broad bird that is endemic to the swamps and wetlands of Central and East Africa from South Sudan to Zambia. This giant bird has a large body, huge wings, and a bill that looks like a shoe.

These birds are found in or near water. They build their nests on top of floating vegetation, using plant material from the surrounding area. Nests are usually located in the deeper parts of swamps, where the tall grass and dense vegetation provide cover from predators that may wish to eat their eggs.

Shoebill birds have enormous bills that are shaped like a shoe and are an adaptation for catching and holding the large, slippery fish that it mainly preys on. It also has a razor-sharp, curved hook at the end that is used to spear its prey.

Shoebills are abnormally tall, with some individuals reaching heights of well over 4 feet (1.2 m). Unlike many other birds who inhabit similar marsh environments, shoebills are highly effective predators and hunt like bosses of the swamp. Their long legs are perfect for traversing shallow waters, where they prey on reptiles, rodents, and fish. They are even known to strike against juvenile crocodiles.