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Black-headed Heron (Ardea melanocephala) Taken in March 2015, in Salima, Malawi. Known as Kongwe, in Chichewa. Africa,Ardea melanocephala,Ardeidae,Black-headed Heron,Geotagged,Malawi,Pelecaniformes,Summer,bird Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Black-headed Heron (Ardea melanocephala)

Taken in March 2015, in Salima, Malawi. Known as Kongwe, in Chichewa.

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The Black-headed Heron

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.

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Similar species: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises
Species identified by Natalia Cara
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By Natalia Cara

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Uploaded Jul 22, 2016. Captured Jul 22, 2016 10:20 in Unnamed Road, Salima, Malawi.
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Captured in the winter. More winter photos.