Shoebill birds can reach a height of five feet, but the prehistoric-looking creatures generally aren't taller than people.

Mabamba Bay, on Lake Victoria, is a globally recognized Important Bird Area, in which shoebills, along with blue swallows and ...

Laramie resident and avid birder, Diane Thomas, sat near the front of a wooden canoe propelled by two boatmen poling the ...

Spanning about 7 inches, the shoebill’s bill is said to resemble a huge Dutch wooden clog. While every species of bird is unique in its own way, there are some species that stand out more than others.

With its massive shoe-shaped beak and piercing eyes, the shoebill looks more prehistoric than modern. Standing up to 1.5 metres tall, shoebills are among the largest stork-like birds in the world.

Guests will get a closer look at the rare shoebill stork and a family of Asian bearcats that have a distinctive scent akin to buttered popcorn. ZooTampa’s popular binturong family — named Sully, ...