Shoebill vs Hummingbird
Who would win?
Shoebill toss-up
| Shoebill | Hummingbird | |
|---|---|---|
| 43.1 | Power index | 42.7 |
| C | Tier | C |
| #162 | Rank | #167 |
| 5.4 kg | Weight | 3.8 g |
| — | Length | 8.5 cm |
| 1.3 m | Height | — |
| — | Top speed | — |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 35 years | Lifespan | 5 years |
Shoebill wins this matchup 51% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 2 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from attack (34 vs 5). Its power index is 43.1 against 42.7 for the Hummingbird.
Size matters here: a typical adult Shoebill weighs about 5.4 kg (12 lb), roughly 1421× the Hummingbird's 3.8 g.
The Hummingbird's best chance is its agility (98 vs 62), plus abilities like Six-Axis Hover Control and Metabolic Shutdown. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Shoebill or Hummingbird?
Shoebill. Shoebill wins this matchup 51% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 2 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from attack (34 vs 5). Its power index is 43.1 against 42.7 for the Hummingbird.
Which is bigger, the Shoebill or the Hummingbird?
The Shoebill (5.4 kg) is heavier than the Hummingbird (3.8 g).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Hummingbird is more agile (98 vs 62).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works