Scopus umbretta
Scopidae, Hamerkop, Hammerhead
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| Scientific Name | Scopus umbretta |
|---|---|
| Location | South Africa |
| Comments | They have the habit of looking down into the water and African folklore says they were once colourful and admired themselves so much that they were punished to be dull brown forever - now they are still looking to see if they would changeback to their former beauty. These Birds are endemic to Africa. |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Source | Aint she sweet! |
| Source Collection | Flickr |
| Copyright |
© 2006 Callie de Wet
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| Scientific Name | Scopus umbretta |
|---|---|
| Location | South Africa |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Source | It was THIS big, I swear, but it got away! |
| Source Collection | Flickr |
| Copyright |
© 2006 Callie de Wet
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