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Black-headed Heron

Black-headed Heron

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A common and widespread large heron across sub-Saharan Africa, characterized by its grey body, black head and neck, and yellow bill.
Where to spot
Grasslands, savannas, agricultural fields, and open wetlands, often far from water, throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
How to spot
Look for its large size, grey body, and distinctive black head and neck. Often stands upright and still in open areas, waiting for prey.
When to spot
Year-round. Easily observed during daylight hours, often standing in open fields or perching in trees.
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File:Black-headed Heron (Ardea melanocephala) in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.jpg
File:Garza de cabeza negra (Ardea melanocephala), parque nacional Serengueti, Tanzania, 2024-05-26, DD 81.jpg
File:Garza de cabeza negra (Ardea melanocephala), parque nacional Serengueti, Tanzania, 2024-05-26, DD 83.jpg
File:Ardea melanocephala 374512233.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ardea melanocephala 396958862.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-headed Heron (Ardea melanocephala).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-headed Heron (Ardea melanocephala) (53070189334).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-headed Heron (Ardea melanocephala) in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Garza de cabeza negra (Ardea melanocephala), parque nacional Serengueti, Tanzania, 2024-05-26, DD 81.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Garza de cabeza negra (Ardea melanocephala), parque nacional Serengueti, Tanzania, 2024-05-26, DD 83.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Unlike many herons that prefer aquatic prey, the Black-headed Heron often forages in dry grasslands and fields, preying on large insects and small vertebrates like rodents and reptiles.
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