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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World Numbat Day
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Kluane National Park
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North Sea at sunset, Norddorf, Germany
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Sitting down and taking a stand
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Greetings from Asbury Park
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Walking among the giants
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Sea Otter Awareness Week
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Chapel of St. Michel on Lake Serre-Ponçon, Hautes-Alpes, France
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Chapel on the rock
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It s a ruff life
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International Literacy Day
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Zelenci Nature Reserve, Slovenia
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Buddha in the roots of a tree, Ayutthaya, Thailand
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Adorably evolutionary sea sheep
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International Mountain Day
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Siblings that play together…
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Rockin with the rockhoppers
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Patriot Day
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Punakaiki on South Island, New Zealand
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Celebrating Helsinki’s birthday at the Kiasma Museum
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Lake Tyrrell, Victoria, Australia
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National Napping Day
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The forecast calls for blooms
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Tough turf
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Barcelona bids farewell to summer
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