Black-headed Heron (Ardea melanocephala)

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Photo by Zlatan Celebic

Published on Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

Large wader, about 90 cm tall, with 170cm of wingspan. Black crown and hindneck contrast with white throat. The rest of the body covered grey; easily confused with migratory Grey Heron, but its black hoodie descends under the eye-line.

Habitat:

Mainly resident, this bird is common all over sub-Saharan Africa; it can be mainly observed near shallow waters; but it does not shy from hunting inland. Here, observed on shores of lake Chamo, near Arbaminch town.