Order
Pelecaniformes
Family
Ardeidae
Genus
Ardea
Species
melanocephala
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Black Headed Heon Uganda
Number of Sub-Species
0
Migratory or Resident
Resident
Preferred Habitat
Feeds in shallow water, nests in trees.
Distribution and Range
Sub Sahara Africa
Food
Waits motionless for its prey in shallow water or on land taking fish, frogs, insects, mammals and birds.