very large size; greyish with rufous patches (South Africa; 2007-06-30)
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Goliath Heron
Ardea goliath
Native Range:
Africa
Notes:
a gigantic (goliath) heron, even larger that the similarly-colored Grey Heron and Great Blue Heron; widespread but rather uncommon throughout sub-Saharan Africa in lakes and other bodies of water with extensive reeds.
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