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, 6-16), courtesy of Stephan Schramm; and the right upper (Serengeti, 2-07), courtesy of Michael Markussen. The photo with yellow-billed stork reflection (Ruaha, 10-17) 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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