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Hamerkop, Beekse Bergen, Netherlands Known for making ridiculously oversized nests.<br />
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamerkop#/media/File:Hammerkop_Nest_Kenya_2012.jpg" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamerkop#/media/File:Hammerkop_Nest_Kenya_2012.jpg</a> Beekse Bergen,Europe,Hamerkop,Netherlands,Scopus umbretta,World Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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  1. Love these weirdos. Posted 3 years ago

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The Hamerkop, also known as Hammerkop, Hammerkopf, Hammerhead, Hammerhead Stork, Umbrette, Umber Bird, Tufted Umber, or Anvilhead, is a medium-sized wading bird. The shape of its head with a curved bill and crest at the back is reminiscent of a hammer, hence its name.

Similar species: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jul 8, 2022. Captured Sep 10, 2020 13:13.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/5.6
  • 1/500s
  • ISO900
  • 400mm