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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 Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Sep 26, 2016. Captured Mar 25, 2014 22:06 in 197 Main Rd, Somerset West Country Club, Cape Town, 7130, South Africa.
  • NIKON D5200
  • f/8.0
  • 1/2000s
  • ISO360
  • 280mm