Shoebill lifespan and age in human years
Longest recorded 35.7 years
🏆 The longest-lived shoebill on record reached 35.7 years in captivity.
Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex). The oldest known individual lived 35.7 years; this chart maps that record to a human age of 120. Most individuals live considerably shorter lives than the record.
- Reaches adulthood at about 3 years
- Adult weight about 5.98 kg
How old in human years?
Age
Shoebill age chart in human years
Shaded rows are equivalent to human age 60+.
| Shoebill | Human age | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 5 yr | 24 | Adult |
| 10 yr | 40 | Adult |
| 15 yr | 55 | Middle age |
| 20 yr | 71 | Senior |
| 25 yr | 87 | Elderly |
| 30 yr | 102 | Elderly |
| 35 yr | 118 | Elderly |
| 40 yr | 133 | Elderly |
Shoebill profile
| Classification | Aves > Pelecaniformes > Balaenicipitidae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Balaeniceps rex |
| Adult weight | about 6 kg |
| Age of maturity | 3 years |
| Longest recorded | 35.7 years (captivity) |
Sources
How we convert ages: method.
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