SHOEBILL STORK
While the Shoebill Stork may not be highly recognizable, it is one of the most amazing and even terrifying birds in the world. With its wide and powerful bill that allows it to catch crocodiles, reptiles and even giant antelopes, it has earned the nickname of “the most terrifying bird in the world”.
These majestic wading birds use their distinctive and easily recognizable bills to capture prey as they explore the wetlands of South Sudan, Uganda, and other tropical countries in East Africa. The popularity of shoebills in the illegal wildlife trade is directly due to the scarcity of the bird and the mystery surrounding it. This is why they are classified as vulnerable species.