Hammerhead
Scopus umbretta
Hammerhead
(Scopidae)
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Brown with a striking head that is hammer-shaped, with a purple shine on the back. Feet are partly webbed. Stirs in shallow water with its legs to find small water creatures and toads. Makes a huge nest, which can become up to 1.5 meters and ornamented with bright coloured objects, mostly found in trees but can be on the surface as well. ⇔ l. 54-56 cm syn. Hamerkop, Hammerkop, Hammerkopf, Hammerhead stork, Umbrette, Umber bird, Tufted umber, Anvilhead
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