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Common Name

Black Headed Heron

Alternate Names

Common Type

Heron

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.

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