shoebill

• Grand oiseau d'Afrique de l'Est, semblable à un héron ou une cigogne, caractérisé par un énorme bec en forme de sabot, vivant dans les marais et zones humides.

A large, stork-like bird found in the White Nile valley, characterized by its broad bill that resembles a wooden shoe.

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   A tall, stork-like bird found in the swamps of tropical East Africa, known for its massive, shoe-shaped bill.

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   • The shoebill is a rare bird that lives in the marshes of Uganda.
   • Its enormous bill resembles a wooden shoe, which gives it its name.
   • Birdwatchers travel from around the world to see the shoebill in its natural habitat.