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hamerkop

Scopus umbretta

Photo by Jeff Dreier
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Brown, heron-like bird with a crest on the back of the head

Habitat:

Streams and wetlands

Notes:

Known to build an enormous nest. So unique, it is the only member of its Genus and Family.

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