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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The tallest animal in the world on the longest day of the year
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From pirate port to nature preserve
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Happy Cinco de Mayo!
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We heart Berlin
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Here’s looking at you, teachers
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The lights of Paris
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One giant leap for penguins
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In the valley of the doll
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Mada’in Saleh archeological site in Saudi Arabia
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Is that a smile?
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Ready, set, read
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International Day of the Tropics
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Superbloom in Carrizo Plain National Monument, California
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Landscape Architecture Month
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The puffin-rabbit connection
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International Sloth Day
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Chestnut-eared aracari in the Pantanal, Brazil
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Ronda, Spain
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World Children s Day
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The view will stop you in your tracks
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National Bison Day
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Przewalskis horses
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Montreux, Switzerland, and all that jazz
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Pearl of the Adriatic
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The island fox’s incredible comeback
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Ponta Delgada
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Edinburgh festivals
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Fannette Island, Lake Tahoe
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Black History Month
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Classical music takes center stage
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