Goliath Heron - Ardea goliath
Héron goliath
The largest heron in the world! Locally common resident. It lives in large dams, lakes, large rivers, wetlands. It feeds on fishes, amphibians and small rodents. They nest in colonies. Le plus grand héron du monde! Localement un résident commun. On le trouve sur les lacs de barrage, les lacs naturels, les fleuves et les marais. Il se nourrit de poissons, d'amphibiens et de petits rongeurs. Il niche en colonies.
Gallery : © Callie de Wet
Website : Pbase Gallery
Order : Pélécaniformes
Family : Ardeidae
Species : Goliath Heron
Reference: cadw19110
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Geographic range
Date taken : 2004 Sep
Geographic data
Country : South Africa (sf)
Region : Limpopo Province
Place : Kruger National Park
Latitude : 23° 49' 17'' South
Longitude : 31° 30' 0'' East
Exif data
Model : NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D70
Exposure : 1/1250 s
Aperture : 8
Focal : 550 mm
Flash : no
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Goliath Heron
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