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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Via Krupp, Capri, Italy
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Children at play for International Day of Friendship
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International Lighthouse Weekend
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Flying high on National Bird Day
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A wild, craggy corner of the United States
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The Twin Cities celebrate Pride
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Celebrating National Dentist Day
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Tree of many colors
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At the gates of the ksar
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World Theater Day
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The Feathers at Frenchman Coulee near Vantage, Washington
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Pont Rouge
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Village of Santa Maddalena, Dolomites, Italy
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Short-beaked echidna, Adelaide Hills, Australia
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Tough turf
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Who s wearing such cute hats?
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The Guggenheim turns 60
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Falling for Rioja
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Mada’in Saleh archeological site in Saudi Arabia
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The Millennium at 20
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St. Patrick s Day
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Freshwater plants in Aquário Natural, Brazil
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It s Teacher Appreciation Week
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Point Reyes National Seashore in California
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico
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Don’t get lost in there
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Memorial Day
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Golling Waterfall, Salzburg, Austria
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Have a ‘beary’ good Earth Day
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