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Goliath heron

Ardea goliat

Photo by KarenSaxton
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Very large heron of sub saharan Africa, the Goliath is the largest heron standing up to 5 feet tall.

Habitat:

Impalila Island conservancy

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PublishedAugust 13, 2014

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