Rufous-bellied Heron
Rufous-bellied Heron
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A medium-sized heron of sub-Saharan Africa, characterized by its dark slate-grey upperparts and distinctive rufous-chestnut belly.
Where to spot
Permanent freshwater wetlands, swamps, and floodplains throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
How to spot
Look for its dark grey back and contrasting rufous-chestnut belly. Often seen stalking prey quietly among water vegetation.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active during daylight hours, wading slowly in shallow water.
Where to spot
Permanent freshwater wetlands, swamps, and floodplains throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
How to spot
Look for its dark grey back and contrasting rufous-chestnut belly. Often seen stalking prey quietly among water vegetation.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active during daylight hours, wading slowly in shallow water.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This heron is often associated with permanent wetlands and can form small, loose colonies during breeding season.
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