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Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta),

This bizarre bird is only found in sub-Saharan Africa where it takes its common name from the Afrikaans for 'hammerhead'. Whilst usually deemed to be related to Storks & Herons it may possibly be more closely related to Pelicans.
Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta)
Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta)		 Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta)
Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta)		 Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta)
Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta)		 Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta)
Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta)
Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta)
Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta)		 Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta)
Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta)

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