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The hamerkop - Scopus umbretta This one is taken during my last trip in Etiopia.<br />
Near the Ziway lake, there were so many of this lovely bird.<br />
I really like the haircut :D Birds,Ethiopia,Etiopia,Geotagged,Hamerkop,Scopus umbretta Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

The hamerkop - Scopus umbretta

This one is taken during my last trip in Etiopia.
Near the Ziway lake, there were so many of this lovely bird.
I really like the haircut :D

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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 Frankhuizen Photography
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Uploaded May 6, 2012. Captured in 6, Ziway, Ethiopia.