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The Black-headed Heron is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae, common throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. It is mainly resident, but some west African birds move further north in the rainy season.

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

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Uploaded Jan 3, 2014. Captured Sep 2, 2013 16:49.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/500s
  • ISO800
  • 400mm