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Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta) Taken in March 2015, in Salima, Malawi. Africa,Geotagged,Hamerkop,Malawi,Pelecaniformes,Scopidae,Scopus,Scopus umbretta,Summer,bird Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta)

Taken in March 2015, in Salima, Malawi.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Fabulous bird, did you ever see their giant nest? Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Natalia Cara's profile
      Natalia Cara
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      I have seen it and I have a photo of it as well! Hehe Posted 9 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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        Alright, I will have some more patience :) Meanwhile...

        Hamerkop nest Hard to believe, but this enormous nest belongs to a small bird, the Hamerkop. It is quite compulsive in building these huge nests, building 3-5 per year. Each nest can contain up to 10,000 sticks. Africa,Hamerkop,Scopus umbretta,Tanzania,Tarangire,Tarangire National Park


        ;)         Posted 9 years ago

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The Hamerkop

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.

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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 24, 2016. Captured Jul 22, 2016 10:20 in Unnamed Road, Salima, Malawi.
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Captured in the winter. More winter photos.