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Ardea melanocephala
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.
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.
Spotted on Jun 15, 2001
Submitted on Feb 19, 2018
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