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Hamerkop

Scopus umbretta

Description:

The shape of its head with a long bill and crest at the back is reminiscent of a hammer, which has given this species its name.
The hamerkop is the only living member of its family (Scopidae).

Habitat:

Wetland habitat

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1 Comment

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 6 years ago

Strange looking bird.

Mark Bolnik
Spotted by
Mark Bolnik

Mpumalanga, South Africa

Spotted on Sep 5, 2017
Submitted on Oct 30, 2017

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