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Black-headed heron

Ardea melanocephala

Photo by Benno Ibold
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Description:

The black-headed heron is a large bird, standing 85 cm tall, and it has a 150 cm wingspan. It is nearly as large as the grey heron, which it resembles in appearance, although it is generally darker. Its plumage is largely grey above, and paler grey below. It has a powerful dusky bill.

Habitat:

The Black-headed Heron is found in the Southern African wetlands, riverine forests and moist grasslands.
You can see the Black-headed Heron bird on coastal regions and on the sea shore where the bird will be foraging with other birds.

Notes:

Location Data GPS tagged.

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This is actually a black-headed heron...
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PublishedAugust 1, 2014

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