Hamerkop
Scopus umbretta
Scopus umbretta
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Hamerkop Scopus umbretta |
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The hamerkop, Tanzania's smallest stork, builds a large nest which it may use for one or several seasons or may be used as roosts. The nests may be taken over or later reused by other species: Egyptian goose, kestrels, owls. The sunset photo is courtesy of Steve Brynes the left upper photo (Lake Duluti), courtesy of Stephan Schramm; and the right upper (Serengeti), courtesy of Michael Markussen. The photo with yellow-billed stork reflection (Ruaha) is courtesy of Brad Johnson. The nest entry photo is courtesy of Tom Nicholls. The 8th and 9th row birds were seen in Kidepo and Mgahinaga NPs-Uganda, courtesy of Karine Van der Vurst. The other photos were taken in Tarangire, Kisema Ngeda, and Serengeti NP. The video shows so-called 'false mating' and preening. Click the photo above to see 37 enlargements including mating, more false mating, nests, and immatures. |
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