About the Black-headed Heron
The black-headed heron is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae, common throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. It is mainly resident, but some west African birds move further north in the rainy season.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Ardea melanocephala |
| Species Codes | blhher1, BHHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-headed Heron belong to?
The Black-headed Heron (Ardea melanocephala) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Black-headed Heron?
The black-headed heron is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae, common throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. It is mainly resident, but some west African birds move further north in the rainy season....
Where can I report a Black-headed Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-headed Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blhher1, or on iNaturalist.
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