Waterbirds
Least Concern
Quick Facts
Mass0.109 kg
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
The Goliath heron, also known as the giant heron, is a very large wading bird of the heron family, Ardeidae. It is found in sub-Saharan Africa, with smaller, declining numbers in Southwest and South Asia.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Goliath Heron. Sightings recorded in 174 safari areas total.
● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
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