Black Heron
Egretta ardesiaca
Size: | 42 - 66 cm high |
Habitat: | Lakes and coastal waters |
Feeding: | Small fish and aquatic insects |
As one of the Egret family, the Black Heron is sometimes called a Black Egret.
It is very distinctive when fishing because it forms its wings into an "umbrella" to attract fish into the shade.
Its feathers are black and it has yellow feet.
These photos were taken in the Selous National Park, Tanzania.
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