![]() Since cormorants and relatives are probably not actually Pelecaniformes, a solution adopted by some modern authors is to merge the “core” Pelecaniformes with the Ciconiiformes. ![]() A recent DNA study suggests they are part of the Pelecaniformes (a possibly invalid order of medium-sized and large waterbirds found worldwide)īut actually, the dispute has turned out to be mainly one of where to draw the boundary between Ciconiiformes and Pelecaniformes, or whether to draw it at all. More recently, the shoebill has been considered to be closer to the pelicans (based on anatomical comparisons Mayr, 2003) or the herons (based on biochemical evidence Hagey et al., 2002). Traditionally allied with the storks (Ciconiiformes), it was retained there in the Sibley-Ahlquist taxonomy which lumped a massive number of unrelated taxa into their “Ciconiiformes”. The Shoebill is one of the bird taxa whose taxonomic treatment is murky. Shoebills feed in muddy waters, preying on fish, frogs, reptiles, such as baby crocodiles, insects and small mammals. BirdLife International have classified it as Vulnerable with the main threats being habitat destruction, disturbance and hunting. The population is estimated at between 5,000 and 8,000 individuals, the majority of which live in Sudan. It lives in tropical east Africa in large swamps from Sudan to Zambia. The adult is mainly grey while the juveniles are browner. It derives its name from its massive shoe-shaped bill. There are Egyptian images depicting the Shoebill, while the Arabs referred to the bird as abu markub, which means one with a shoe, a reference to the bird’s distinctive bill. However, the bird was known to both ancient Egyptians and Arabs. It was not until years later that live specimens reached the scientific community. This species was only discovered in the 19th century when some skins were brought to Europe. But right now, I am a deer in the headlights, unable to move forwards or backwards.The Shoebill, Balaeniceps rex, also known as Whalehead, is a very large stork-like bird. And the thing is - I know my success or failure is totally up to me, just like I tell everyone on Quora. The shoes, the cars, my youth - it's all gone. I sell family heirlooms to make the mortgage. When I pay my bills at the end of the month I count the number of months before they foreclose on my mortgage. ![]() But I am 55, unemployed and the only job I seem able to be fit for anymore is a shelf stocker at Barnes and Nobles. I've met celebrities and worked on famous movies. ![]() I've climbed mountains and swum down to sunken ships. In my industry my reputation is worth shit.You see my fucking bio at the top of the page? I've been all over the world I have two degrees and multiple certifications I've written books and hold technical patents. Then, because of my own pride and arrogance I killed the goose that laid the golden egg. I managed a profitable business with 160 million dollars in annual revenues. I was happy and rich and drove a Mercedes and wore custom made shoes. ![]()
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