wierd_world on Instagram: "The shoebill (Balaeniceps rex), also known as the whale-headed stork or shoe-billed stork, is a fascinating and unique bird. ​Here are some key facts about it: ​Appearance: It is a very large, long-legged wading bird, typically standing 110 to 140 cm (3.5 to 4.5 feet) tall. Its most distinctive feature is its enormous, shoe-shaped bill, which is one of the longest in the world. The bill has sharp edges and a hook on the end, used for catching and decapitating prey.​Hab