Cape teal
Anas capensis
Goliath heron
Ardea goliath
A formidable fisherman, the Goliath heron spears the fish it feeds on with its beak. Unfortunately, a quarter of these fish fall back into the water or are stolen by other predators, such as the Bald Eagle.
Habitat
Marshes, estuaries, reefs, mangroves
Feed
Fish, crustaceans, amphibians
Classification
Class
Birds
Scientific Name
Ardea goliath
Conservation status
IUCN: LC - Least Concern (2016)
Registered in the European Studbook (ESB)
Some Figures
Weight
5kg
Life Expectancy
22 years old
Incubation
27 days
Head Height
1,40 m
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