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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International Day for Biosphere Reserves
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Happy 50th for the National Trails System!
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A view fit for a queen
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Mysterious prairie mounds abound
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A notorious advocate for women
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National Bird Day
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Ravens
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The birth of Bauhaus
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It s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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Brooklyn Bridge Park in Brooklyn, New York
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Bluebells in Hertfordshire, England
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Bohemian Switzerland
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Pretty in pink, and purple, and red…
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Work out on your way to work
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in Costa Rica
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Of moles and liquid nitrogen
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A garden of prickly delights
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An improbable tribute for Towel Day
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It s Computer Science Education Week
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Womens History Month
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Total solar eclipse
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New Year s Day
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Horseshoe Bend, Arizona
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Cecil Brewer Staircase, London
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Australian baobab tree, Kimberley region, Western Australia
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Fannette Island, Lake Tahoe
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Central Highlands of Vietnam
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Porto Timoni beach, Greece
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Ready for takeoff
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Carnival of Venice
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