Nov 9, 2019
HAMMERKOP Scopus umbretta ©Laura Quick The species of African wading bird is renowned for its enormous nests, several of which are built during the breeding season. Unusual for a wading bird, the nest has an internal nesting chamber where the eggs are laid. Both parents incubate the eggs, and raise the chicks. #hamerkop #hammer-head #wadingbird #hamerkop#hammer-head#bird #africa #leastconcern #wadingbird #animal #pelecaniformes #omnivore #enormousnests #nestingchamber #santabarbarazoo #©lauraquick #photography #originalphotography 5 notes https://www.instagram.com/p/B4pnIk5H249/?igshid=13eltdy7893jg