Black Heron
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    Black Heron

    Egretta ardesiaca

    Waterbirds
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.028 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    The black heron, also known as the black egret, is an African heron. It uses its wings to form a canopy when fishing.

    Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Black Heron. Sightings recorded in 125 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Southern Africa
    NG/30 Ranns ConcessionOkavango Delta & Moremi, Botswana
    Rare
    Uukolonkadhi-Ruacana ConservancyDamaraland & Kaokoveld, Namibia
    Rare
    West Africa
    Parc National des oiseaux du DjoudjNorthern Coastal Wetlands & River Delta, Senegal
    Rare
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