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The hamerkop - Scopus umbretta And again found by Ziway Lake Ethiopia :) Birds,Ethiopia,Etiopia,Geotagged,Hamerkop,Scopus umbretta Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

The hamerkop - Scopus umbretta

And again found by Ziway Lake Ethiopia :)

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  1. View Ludo Sak's profile
    Ludo Sak
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    very impressive shot and bird! Wow, never saw these before.. Posted 13 years ago
  2. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Fantasic, first photo of this kind Wendy! I first saw this bird only one week ago, at the Beekse Bergen :) Posted 13 years ago
  3. View EAmer's profile
    EAmer
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    Great !! Posted 13 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 Frankhuizen Photography
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Uploaded May 6, 2012. Captured in 6, Ziway, Ethiopia.
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