Look out, Influencers: the Shoebill has arrived. An absolute prehistoric gem of a bird, the shoe-billed beauty recently set the internet ablaze after landing on a boat in Mabamba Bay, Uganda. That sparked a social media firestorm, including questions about the bird’s height. The answer? Some have reached five feet, with a wingspan over eight feet. With that in mind, take a look at some of the best photos of this majestic bird…
