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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Pelecaniformes Scopidae

Hamerkop

Scopus umbretta

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
472 g
Diet
Omnivorous
Migration
Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 113

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 113).

DEF 81

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 81).

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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

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: also Southwestern Arabian Pen. Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Scopus umbretta umbretta

    tropical Africa, Madagascar and sw Arabia

  • Scopus umbretta minor

    coastal w Africa

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Scopus umbretta

Which family does it belong to?

Hamerkop (Scopidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: also Southwestern Arabian Pen.

Sources & credits

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