VU Carnivore Swamps, Marshes
4–6 kg
Weight
30–35 yrs
Lifespan
14–16 km/h
Top Speed
Tropical Central Tropical Africa
Found In
Endemic to Tropical Central Tropical Africa, the Shoebill is a carnivore species inhabiting swamps, marshes habitats. Weighing 4–6 kg, it is classified as Vulnerable.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Shoebill | Carnivore Birds Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5 kg | 2.3 kg | ↑ 117% |
| Height | 125 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 15 km/h | 33.5 km/h | ↓ 55% |
| Avg Speed | 15 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 32.5 yrs | 18.8 yrs | ↑ 73% |
Endemic to Tropical Central Tropical Africa
Habitat: Swamps, Marshes
Found In: Tropical Central Tropical Africa
Coloration: Grayish-brown
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 30–35 days
Offspring per Birth: 1-3
Lifespan: 30–35 years
Why It Is Vulnerable
VU Listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List — one of 34 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Vulnerable Species
Ranked #25 of 34 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Spider Monkey | 6–9 kg | VU |
| 24 | Fossa | 5–8 kg | VU |
| 25 | Shoebill | 4–6 kg | VU |
| 26 | Quokka | 2.5–5 kg | VU |
| 27 | Horseshoe Crab | Up to 2.3 kg | VU |
| 28 | Kiwi | 1.0–3.3 kg | VU |