Shoebills Sound Like Machine Guns
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2024
- This prehistoric bird looks like it wants to murder you in your sleep. That's probably why its gaze is affectionately nicknamed the "death stare. Known as a shoebill, this bizarre bird found meme fame because of its bone-chilling stare. Even Joe Rogan gave the shoebill a social media shoutout. But this bird has other captivating attributes. How big do they get? Why do they make such jarring machine-gun sounds? And if a shoebill gives you the death stare, should you be scared?
00:00 Shoebills Sound
00:48 Evolution of Shoebills
01:10 Shoebill Facts
03:07 Monster Bird
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Doesn’t the machine gun sound like the shoebill? The shoebill did come first...
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yup
Ayyyy
AHHHHHHH VIETNAM FLASHBACKS
Bruh this is frickin fax
We seriously need to keep this species alive. It looks so prehistoric and cool
nah ts scary bro i don’t want it here anymore 😭
and elegant
Tru dat
@@IAmTheAllPowerfr
Its has trouble doing that on its own.... They will typically kill their own young if its deemed too weak. They will even encourage siblings to kill eachother. They give humans more respect than their own children.
I lived in Uganda and South Sudan. These birds are so cool. If you bow to them when you walk up to them and be open and slow, they will bow back. Then you can walk slowly up to them and pet them.
definitely worth a visit , can't wait to experience one day
Thanks, I want to pet one someday
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Sounds like a harry potter script
Sounds a lot like the Hippogriffs from the Harry Potter books.
Shoebills: Oh hi there!
Everyone in the building: Incoming fire!
Oddly enough they're pretty docile. In the wild it's not uncommon for them to approach you out of curiosity. Their sign of respect is bowing, and oddly enough if you bow toward them they bow back!
Actually my nephew was killed by one of these fucking birds.
@@djdynieldaniel1395 bro come on you dont need that level of attention what if your nephew actually died you would be the one who jinxed him
@@djdynieldaniel1395 wow, very cool! hows the funeral?
@@djdynieldaniel1395 bro thats the most bs thing ive heard today
@@djdynieldaniel1395 I call absolute BS.
If that did happen there'd be an article on it, where's the article Daniel?
If I didn't see it I wouldn't believe a bird like this exist. Really jaw dropping to watch and hear.
Truth doesn't care about what you care to believe, or not
@@NukelearFallout I don't get it 😕
@@bobcatbigpaws5597 What I mean is you don't dismiss the oxygen in the air you breath around you, even though you can't physically see it without equipment. So, why would you be so quick to dismiss an animal someone tells you about?
@@NukelearFallout I'm not dismissing anything. You're saying a lot without saying anything to do with comment. Theres a lot in this world people have never seen. Doesnt have to do if its real or not. Has nothing to do with truth or dismissal.
@@bobcatbigpaws5597 Dude, your initial comment literally said you wouldn't believe it if you didn't personally see it. Stfu
My 5th grade teacher taught us about shoebills. I was fascinated at how they've had a direct line of evolution since t-rex. I would love to meet one someday.
Are fascinated how they bludgeon their siblings to death? They are kind to humans though
@@TreeGGwiThat’s mother nature for you, much more gruesome stuff happens than that. It’s survival of the fittest. It’s still a pretty interesting bird regardless
Your 5th grade teacher wanted to teach evolution to you by simplifying its mechanism to the point of inaccuracy.
Shoebills do not descend directly from T-rex, if that's what your teacher meant. That's not how evolution works. All birds, including shoebills, descend from T-rexes' unknown cousins, whom they share with the former a "last common ancestor".
The last common ancestor(LCA) of birds is the most recent *individual* from which all the birds are descended. We don't know who that invidual was, but we can guess how it looked like by comparing it with its closest known relative (like Archaeopteryx). So, that doesn't mean Archaeopteryx (or T-rex for that matter) is the ancestor of birds. It means that Archaeopteryx is the animal which is closest to the unknown invidual which is the ancestor of all birds. T-rexes share another LCA with the birds' LCA. That means birds' LCA is t-tex's cousin and a descendant of t-rex and birds' LCA.
I hope you understand now.
The trex wishes he could meet you
Your teacher makes you fool there is no scientific evidence that the small birds came from dinosaur there is no evolution it's just imagination it's only in their fool mind.
The urge to pet them but at the same time you want to keep your hand. That beak is extremely strong. They are beautiful
I've seen many more videos of people successfully petting them than I have videos of them charging at humans (only happened once as far as I can tell), so I think they like to be petted.
Imagine living around them, OMG it sounds like a ...war zone! beautiful birds though.
I'd hate to be a Vietnam war veteran and have that thing come walking in. Instant PTSD.
@@55Ignis Lol, probably best no war veterans plan on living there.
No where close to beautiful, it’s terrifying
@@mamba4905 It's not ugly, I suppose everyone has different tastes.
@@ipfreely9245 not wrong
Imagine walking in the woods and hearing the shoe bill machine gun sounds😂
*TAKE COVER!!!!* 🤣
Seems that’s the whole point jaja
Right? That'd be insane lol
grandpa will have vietnam war ptsd
Ambush! 😂😂😂
*VIETNAM WAR*
Gotta say, I wouldn't mind hanging out in the living room with one of these things. They're pretty chill birds.
This unusual looking bird needs to be protected.
I love the Shoe Bill! I don’t think it’s a death stare. I think it is a sign of extreme intelligence and calculation.
Agree. Very sentient
i think its just literally looking with their eyes
@@puffyeato they have eyes on front of head that's why its so jarring and eery
@@shahan484 i know but i was just saying because i dont understand how that indicates "extreme intelligence and calculation" thats just literally how their faces look
@@shahan484 yep 💯agreed imo they're soo creepy looking 🤣👍🏽
The noise they make is kind of satisfying to listen to.
Music to my ears
Imagine stranded were they are and you hear the noises at midnight 😭😂😂
AYOOOO
Not for students in usa
@@sulemax9907 Or war veterans
They are so cute. They are also an inspiration for skyward swords loftwings. It’s mix between a shoebill and a Shiba Inu 🥰
One can really imagine a T-rex just looking at these birds. Imagine a 2 story house tall T rex looking at you like that.
What we hear: * machine gun noises *
What it means: greetings!
must be American
@@proskub5039 I'm European
@@lordnihilus3198 I meant the machine gun noises
@@proskub5039 not american, those sounds usually means "schools out" in america
@@viduraherath4008 that sounds also means one thing
"Oil?"
They're just some prehistoric little guys I love them
little?
@gandyjsNon è preistorico ne ha solo l'aspetto, purtroppo è in via d'estinzione 😭.
Adore Shoebills. They are so majestic. You bow they bow back❤
Im old and this is the first time I ever hear/see that kind of bird, they're so cool !
Yeah same, I've never heard of them, wondering if it's cgi
I've thought this animal was cool since I was a kid. They're a nice example of what many prehistoric birds looked like
They remind me of Terrorbirds.
Despite the Shoebill's bone - chilling appearance and really scary noises they're actually extremely docile towards us humans. They will scare you with their "dEaTh sTaRe" but would not even dare to hurt you.
Such a cutie people are the worst man endangering these birds 😢
Such a cutie
people are the worst man endangering these birds 😢
Them: Which animal would represent you best?
ME: Shoebill
I wake up to the death stare from my cat almost every morning! 😂🙀
You bring me food now, hooman!
@@jasondean1634 Exactly! 🤣😂🤣😂
my cat hits me to wake up so she can have my place to sleep..
I fell in love the first time I saw one. Couldn’t believe my eyes😍
I just have a passion for Blue coloured birds!💙
Imagine your in a war near their habitat thinking you hear what you thought was a gunshot then check it out just to see a shoebill bowing at you.
I can't be the only one who thinks this sounds like an excellent idea for a movie.
Yes lol
These things look so terrifying. They are literally like prehistoric.
They're not scary, just one of the unusual uncanny species of bird, that's why they don't look like modern day animals and more prehistoric, they're not violent, they just don't behave like other animals of their kind, it's what makes them fascinatin'.
that bird is nt from EARTH! a
Looks good nect to crocodile demon spawn
@@musahaque2000 That stare they give has _"You sure you wanna mess with me?"_ all over it.
We need to try and keep this bird species alive
What a perfect pet. You'd get to listen to their soft chirping in the mornings!
Sounds like this bird will be a real hit for grandpas with Vietnam War PTSD
You could say they would have a blast
Lmao
Okay calm down Satan
Ether that or a parrot speaking vietnamese.
Well thats true 😅
It looks unreal, like an animatronic. I wouldn't believe it till I saw it, and now I'm seeing.
I also thought it was an animatronic.
#FNAF
These guys are so respectful and bowing to each other and humans. Sp we assume that Trex are friendly too
big birds make slower and deeper sounds similar to crocodile sounds and pterosaurs (the original birds) probably did too. the vibrating/machine gun sounds are typical for archosaurs (dinos, crocs, pterosaurs) the ruling reptiles who branched out into flying, swimming and high walking forms.
these birds look scary and menacing but theyre actually like really chill and its cool, its sad that theyre starting to die off
Thank people for that
Yea we gonna go extinct too soon
The shoebill stork is also a rare and critically endangered species, so if you can you can donate to save shoebill conservation project and others in order to help a bit.
Shoebills are incredible animals.
Some really cool birds , people please keep them alive.
I have one that lives in the woods between my house and the lake. The first time I heard and saw it I was in disbelief! Itbwalks VERY SLOWLY and the noises are rick concert loud. A very weird bird and easy to imagine it being descended from dinosaurs.
I think the reason they look so scary is because they have very human looking eyes. But if you bow to them, they bow back, and gain your trust. In a very human way. Other than that, I find them very beautiful, in an ugly sort of way. All kidding aside. I like the Shoebills. They are the most interesting birds in the world.
I actually love these birds. absolutely beautiful... powerful. if humans start hurting them im going to have a nice talk with them.. theyre so insanely cool ! if you just observe it instead of judging it.
Same
THANK YOU. Fellow Shoebill lover ❤❤🥰
Me too
These birds only take care of one of their babies, they do it themselves.
Who is gonna hurt that thing? Run!!!
Although they’re living dinosaurs like the cassowary, they are polar opposites when it comes to safety. Even though the shoebill’s stare may make people think it’s out for blood, human blood, they’re rarely defensive and as far as I’ve ever seen never aggressive towards people. Cassowary, however, have a serious body count. Due to their razor claws, if they feel threatened or are just doing what birds do and get aggressive during mating time, they can seriously injure and even kill a human quickly and easily.
I love shoebills. I would have loved them even if people didn’t say they’re ugly or scary, but the fact that people are so mean to them means they’re cemented in my heart forever 💙💚
All birds are dinosaurs lmao
Just stay away from wild animals. Or it's your own fault and I congratulate the animal wholeheartedly.
@@ario203ita5 Descend from a certain group of dinosaurs yes. And the closest group to birds in phylogeny is the crocodilien's group. They are close relatives...
@@quintenstevens3710 birds are avian theropods, the same group the rex and the velociraptor belong to. And no, they are not closely related to crocodylomorphs. They are distantly related. Its like saying cats are closely related to cows, both are mammals yes (archosaurs in case of birds and crocs), but are not closely related.
@@CordeliaWagner All the Hunters out there looking at your comment in confusion.
Their like the bird versions of those intimidating looking bikers you see step into the bar. Yet when you start talking to them and thier some of the most wholesome and down to earth people youll meet.
My grandpa likes this video so much that hes rolling around the floor and screaming in joy
Happy to hear that they aren't usually aggressive - the same can't be said for their pelican cousins. To be fair, even ducks will go after you if they feel threatened but larger birds are much more intimidating. Dogs clearly know better than to mix it with swans, geese and the like.
I mean, my dog knows not to fuck with Canadian geese either at this point
Aren't pelicans more invasive? Then you have a bird that makes a machine gun sounds and a death stare. Yet they are more peaceful than regular geese. Nature is fascinating sometimes.
@@redshepherd32 not sure - we have the largest saltwater crocodile in the world here in the Top End, and that tends to eliminate any species that feeds by sticking its head under water.
Swans are berserkers. They look graceful in the water, but on land they are clumsy and angry like a drunk irishman, and WILL take a finger off if you let them.
@@Isnogood12swans can be like geese on steroids when angry 😂
What an incredible bird
0:22 if someone show me that dance, I would probably think it’s a human a wearing bird suit. 😂😂😂😂
IT IS A MAN IN A COSTUME!
What I love about these birds is that they go from intimidating to derpy with only a tilt of the head. XD
Also, I love that they're the inspiration behind Legend of Zelda's Loftwings.
When it stares at you it looks like it just stole half of your soul
If you meet one of these in the wild it's best to bow and shake your head gently while not making eye contact. You might have to repeat this several times but if it bows to you then you are pretty much safe
isnt that just a hippogriff?
@@muhammadarshad1201It's almost as if JK Rowling did some research on animals.
They are so darn cute when they are dancing and swimming! When they are on land, they look majestic. Definitely one of my favorite birds! I want to be friends with them.
1:10
1. They are literally living dinosaurs, as are all birds.
2. Tyrannosaurus is a very distant cousin of (all) birds.. Birds evolved in the middle Jurassic while tyrannosaurus is from the late Cretaceous.
There needs to be a nature based horror game where you are an explorer, exploring an abandoned area, and then this thing is hunting you but it’s bloodthirsty.
Stop and bow to it, then you'll be best friends and you'll get a new buddy
I have not been the most defenser of nature even tho I do what I can to help sometimes, i would make almost anything to make these birds to not be rare anymore and be common, they are so chill, beautiful, to walk near then they request a mutual bow, and it's the only bird i know that looks like a living fossil
man I love birds, coolest creatures on the planet - sexy, smart and divine
I unexpectedly ran into one and got the stare, most primeval feeling I ever experienced. Like meeting a dinosaur.
The shoebill sound effects would work well in the movie industry for war or action films. Such a unique sound coming from an ancient bird.
Sure but why would you not just use a real machine gun sound effect? lol
Now it makes me wonder if a T Rex could have sounded like an A-10 Warthog.
“Prehistoric”, man’s philosophical wording doesn’t cease to astonish me. 🤣
? There's nothing philosophical about that. It looks prehistoric because prehistoric birds looked like it, which the scientists found out through fossils. Are you one of those people who believe that the world was created in 4 days?
@@Vik1919 But it is "philosophical", as Science is based on observation. Now I don't know about you, but I know for a fact, there weren't any scientists around to observe such creatures way back when. Fossils or no fossils, they don't have a tag on them saying how old they are, that comes down to the charlatans, who make up a number to suit their own scientific ends.
I'm one of those people who believes in truth, something of which people like you don't like to believe in. The Bible is clear on everything that has happened from the beginning, up until now, especially revelation concerning the future.
But you carry on believing in lies, as that is all man is, a liar.
I love them. They are unique and deserve to survive. It is especially adorable when they dance.❤❤❤❤
Such a friendly bird
holy shit
Probably they can be as dangerous as a cassowary if given reason to. The handlers will know best how to avoid this, so on a typical video there will be no incidents.
i love this bird.
it looks so cute , sounds like a machine gun and looks like a real life chocobo or terra bird.
Chocobo lmao 🤣🤣😅. Chocobo more likely Birdbird in short kinda ostrich not this.
“In my dreams I’m a beeeeautiful swan…”
Yeah but birds like swan and geese are kinda aholes. I think the shoebill is content on not going agro on every living being that moves
One of the coolest birds
Every time a Shoebill calls for a mate, a veteran gets PTSD and a therapist gets richer.
Absolutely gorgeous . He's not scary ...he's cute as hell !
What an incredible bird. I'd love one.
Dont know about the death stare, but in my opinion they look really adorable.
That's the cutest bird I have ever seen
Never thought of it as a machine gun sound. More of an aggressive tap dance.
It’s sad that people want this bird to die because of it’s death stare. It’s such a beautiful and intelligent bird. Honestly i kinda want one as a pet 😅
Yeaaaah stupid people is like: "bird ugly to me, it deserve to got extinct"
@@deftonesFTW they can go to hell
They got intimidated by theses bird
Imagine someone dressed in a long black cloak, with a large hood, and flanked by a small squad of Shoebills, approaching you in the dead of night.
I loved this, thanks for the upload 👧Great voice over artist too👍
I love these birds..big fan ❤️
That’s what makes them crazy creatures * starts vigorously dancing*
Its so cool
How the bird looks like straight out of a jurassic park
Crocodiles & Turtles - Are we a joke to y'all.?
2:18 awwww look at that lil smile
I will never forget I saw one of these monsters (what I thought in the moment) up close and personal at Lake Tchad. I was speechless except I did manage to get out "WHAT IS THAT?" I will never forget meeting one these beasts.
My internal narrator: "The Shoebill is an ambush predator that can decapitate a crocodile and cut their prey in half.
Me: "Here birdie birdie birdie! "
I love them, really beautiful creatures
I love this bird. He pack a machine gun, and he can dance. Oh yea that stare is the dopest. 😂
Cutest machine gun I've ever seen.
0:20 hes playing just dance
Imagine at midnight you're sleeping in your room and suddenly you heard this sound at the outdoor
Dude got some serious dance moves . Probably gonna beat me in a dance floor, AND can make sound of machine gun ?? What a talented bird. It has the capability to give people a heart attack in their sleep then. But also has the capability to scare off people with his straight gaze right in their soul. Sheesh, 😅 too talented for anybody to make it anybody's pet.
we had one shoebill at our base 20 years ago, in DRCongo. We used to call him Kalach for kalachnikov, because of his sound.
when he was hungry, he would pursue us relentlessly and since its beak was sharp like a razor, we woud run to escape him.
this bird looks absolutely terrifying lol. gigantic and very prehistoric looking, maybe the closest looking animal to a dinosaur that I’ve ever seen. and that machine gun noise they make by clacking their beak…yeah I’m hitting the deck as soon as I hear that start. quite interesting though, I’ve never heard of it until now
All birds are dinosaurs.
These birds are so sweet, so calm just love them 💕
We need to open up drive through restaurants that sell the upper leg of this bird fried like a drumstick.
So a machine gun is a Shoebill bird call, by definition
Who needs to fire guns for game noises when u have these things
the W is clearly a very powerful bird
*The W*
This guy could play the cinematic archenemesis of Fruit Loops Toucan Sam in TV commercials.
Is starting to have me think that a lot of films that I’ll firearms, specifically war films, got their sound from this exotic, yet prehistoric creature
i have grown fascinated in shoebills, and this grew my curiosity!
Hi 👋 how are you doing?
I really hope someone has named their Shoebill "Kelly".
Genius
That weird cool down water dance scared the shit out of me.
I like that they have duck mode and assault mode
Showed my grandpa a video of the sound they make. He was so impressed he passed out! 😊
I love these birds! They are the coolest looking little dinosaurs!❤️
Imagine laying in bed at night and you can hear this thing coming down the hall to your room
Fun Fact: The Shoebill Storks iconic machine gun noise is so accurate that it can cause a Panic Attack and even trigger a full blown PTSD episode in War Veterans.
Another myth among many, war veterans think shoebills are cool, The sissies & wimps are scared.
I love these birds. They are so fascinating!
I thought they only existed in fables! They are so majestic and intimidating!
I mean, they are ancient...
the way you phrased that made me think of you as a medieval royal
@@bouncysmitten thank you for your kind words. Have an auspicious day!