Shoebills build a nest in the form of a flat mound. It is usually located on floating vegetation or grass on dry land, in a place inaccessible to predators.
The female lays 1 to 2 eggs and the incubation time lasts about 30 days. After hatching, the parents ...
Fertilization takes place in water. The number of eggs produced by a female may reach one million. Usually, in every cycle, from 30 to 40 thousand eggs can be produced.
