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shoebill [Brit ˈʃuːbɪl, Am ˈʃuˌbɪl] N

shoebill

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While hunting, the shoebill strides very slowly and is frequently motionless. en.wikipedia.org

The shoebill occurs in extensive, dense freshwater marshes. en.wikipedia.org

The sharp edges in the mandibles help the shoebill to decapitate their prey and also to discard any vegetation after prey has been caught. en.wikipedia.org

Insofar, the shoebill is today recognized as the formerly missing link uniting pelicans and storks. en.wikipedia.org

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