Hamerkop
Scopus umbretta
Palm-nut vulture
Gypohierax angolensis
Fond of oil palm nuts (hence its name), the Palm-nut vulture is mainly frugivorous. But he diversifies his diet by including the small animals he manages to catch (fish, crabs, frogs, etc.).
Habitat
Coastline, rivers, mangroves and ports
Feed
Nuts, small fish, crabs, amphibians
Classification
Class
Birds
Scientific Name
Gypohierax angolensis
Conservation status
IUCN: LC - Least Concern (2016)
Some Figures
Weight
1,5 kg
Life Expectancy
30 years
Incubation
44 days
Head Height
60 cm
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