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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Pelecaniformes Ardeidae

Black-headed Heron

Ardea melanocephala

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
1.06 kg
Diet
Omnivorous
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 117

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 117).

DEF 98

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 98).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

JMK · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: widespread Southern of the Sahara Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Ardea melanocephala

Which family does it belong to?

Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: widespread Southern of the Sahara

Sources & credits

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