In the world of clever hunting, the black heron rules the roost. This bird thrives in shallow, open waters and at the edges of freshwater lakes and ponds. It"s also commonly spotted in marshes, rice fields, seasonally flooded grasslands, and along riverbanks. At first glance, this feathered genius seems like any other wading bird, with its long legs, slender neck, and pointed beak that aid in hunting. But when it hunts, this jet-black African species showcases an extraordinary skill—it takes the shape of an umbrella, as seen in today"s image.
A black heron canopy feeding in Botswana
Today in History
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European bee-eater, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, Cádiz, Spain
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Boxing Day—a shopper’s delight
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Annivesary of the Wilderness Act of 1964
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Royal Alcázar of Seville, Spain
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A horse of many colors
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A light on National Hispanic Heritage Month
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Northern gannets, Shetland Islands, Scotland
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Thousand Islands region, St. Lawrence River, US-Canada border
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World Art Day
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Fibonacci Day
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False clownfish off Cabilao Island, Bohol, Philippines
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Winter solstice
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Stop and see the flowers
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Museum Mile Festival
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Cousins Day
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Frog Month
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Squirrel Appreciation Day
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Emerald Bay and Fannette Island, Lake Tahoe, California
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The birthplace of a classic Christmas carol
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Playa del Silencio, Spain
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Dashing through the snow
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A showcase for future fame
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Daylight Saving Time
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Venture into a prehistoric gallery of art
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Deep in the North Woods wetlands
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Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy
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Chilling out in the Arctic
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Making it work—in Norway
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee
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200th anniversary of Brazilian independence
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