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The Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta) is a unique and instantly recognizable waterbird found across wetlands, rivers, lakes, and floodplains throughout sub-Saharan Africa and parts of the Arabian Peninsula. It takes its name from the distinctive hammer-shaped head, formed by a long crest at the back of the skull. Hamerkop is the Afrikaans word for hammerhead. Adults

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