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That statue-like bird is watching for fish
The shoebill lives in African swamps and often stands almost motionless while hunting. It finds prey by sight, then launches a sudden strike with its enormous bill. The stillness is part of the method, not a lack of activity.
A frozen pose can be a working pose.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-05