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To Bill a Mogging Bird

Short answer: The shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) is a large, stork-like wading bird of central and eastern African swamps, in countries including Uganda, Zambia, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is named for its huge, shoe-shaped bill, which the Reel puts at up to about 9.4 inches (24 cm).

Shoebills stand very still before lunging at prey such as lungfish. The footage shows shoebills staring at the camera.

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What should you know about To Bill a Mogging Bird?

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  1. Balaeniceps rex.

    DD-354-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Species)

  2. Central and eastern African swamps.

    DD-354-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Range)

Video transcript: To Bill a Mogging Bird: The Shoebill's Bill Can Be Nearly 24 Centimeters Long

Did you know, shoe bills are large, wading birds native to the swamps and wetlands of Central Africa, particularly in countries like Zambia, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They are easily recognized by their strikingly large shoe-shaped bills, which can measure up to 9.4 inches long. NOW YOU KNOW!

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The write-up

The shoebill's bill can be nearly 24 centimeters long. It hunts lungfish in African swamps.

  1. Exhibit A

    Species

    Balaeniceps rex.

  2. Exhibit B

    Range

    Central and eastern African swamps.

  3. Exhibit C

    Bill

    Shoe-shaped and huge.

  4. Exhibit D

    Prey

    Lungfish.

  5. Exhibit E

    Hunting

    Stands still, then lunges.

Questions people ask about To Bill a Mogging Bird

Where do shoebills live?

Wetlands.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Species) · Wikipedia: Shoebill

What is the bill shaped like?

Name.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Range) · Wikipedia: Shoebill

What do they eat?

Fish.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Bill) · Wikipedia: Shoebill

How do they hunt?

Patience.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Prey) · Wikipedia: Shoebill

About how long can the bill be?

Huge.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Hunting) · Wikipedia: Shoebill

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  1. Where do shoebills live?

    1. African swamps
    2. Arctic
    3. Australian deserts
    4. Andes
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    Answer: A. African swamps Wetlands. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Species) · Wikipedia: Shoebill

  2. What is the bill shaped like?

    1. A shoe
    2. A spoon
    3. A needle
    4. A hook only
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    Answer: A. A shoe Name. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Range) · Wikipedia: Shoebill

  3. What do they eat?

    1. Lungfish
    2. Seeds
    3. Nectar
    4. Leaves
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    Answer: A. Lungfish Fish. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Bill) · Wikipedia: Shoebill

  4. How do they hunt?

    1. Stand still and lunge
    2. Dive from the sky
    3. Dig
    4. Chase in packs
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    Answer: A. Stand still and lunge Patience. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Prey) · Wikipedia: Shoebill

  5. About how long can the bill be?

    1. About 24 cm
    2. 2 cm
    3. 1 m
    4. 5 cm
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    Answer: A. About 24 cm Huge. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Hunting) · Wikipedia: Shoebill

Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "To Bill a Mogging Bird." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-354, last updated Oct 26, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/to-bill-a-mogging-bird/

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