This chick already looks like it’s seen too much

The shoebill stork is famous for its serious expression, but here the chick seems to have inherited the same grumpy face from day one. Standing side by side with its parent, the little one looks like a miniature version, already practicing the family’s iconic death stare.

Shoebills may look intimidating, but their chicks are clumsy, curious, and full of personality. Still, moments like this — where both bird and chick glare into the camera — are pure comedy.

The most shocking thing: even as fluffy babies, shoebills already carry the same prehistoric presence. It’s as if they skip the “cute” stage and jump straight to looking ancient and wise.

|Credit: Wildframe|