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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A cliffside harbor in Sardinia
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Atlantic puffin, Iceland
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Paradise Cave, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Vietnam
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The ‘Night of Nights’
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Vasco da Gama Bridge, Lisbon, Portugal
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Everglades National Park, Florida
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Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
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World Oceans Day
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A monastery in the mountain
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Hen Galan
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Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia
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A notorious gunfight that was incorrectly named
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Jamaica celebrates its independence
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National Bison Day
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Over the boardwalk
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The buzz about bees
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Happy Independence Day!
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Is that a face in the sand?
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Singing praises of the oceans
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Belted Galloway cows
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Aura River in Turku, Finland
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Traveling warblers
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Quebec City for Winter Carnival
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It’s Draw a Bird Day
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The Badlands celebrates a milestone
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Native American Heritage Month
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Megalong Valley, Blue Mountains National Park, Australia
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A unique perspective from Italy’s ‘golden sands’
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Winter in the Wild West
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Purple flowers and Golden Week
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