Shoe bills are pre-historic looks tall bird native to Africa. The massive shoe shaped bill itself is the main attraction of this bird, which also help to get this name. Te bulbous bill of this birds grow up to a size of 9.4 inches, have grayish marking in it.  The sharp edges of mandibles help them to catch prey easily.

They also have a sharp hook at tip of the bill, can easily pierce on any prey. Fishes are becomes main food of shoe bills, they also feed on frogs, water snakes, snails and turtles.