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Goliath Heron
Reusereier · Ardea goliath
The Goliath Heron is the largest heron in the world, standing as tall as a grown-up! It has a slate-grey back and a rich chestnut head and neck. Wading slowly through deep water, it spears big fish with its enormous bill. It hunts alone and is often seen standing quietly in quiet backwaters and reedy shallows.
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Its giant size plus the deep rusty-chestnut head and neck set it apart from the smaller Grey Heron.
Where to see it in Kruger
Look in quiet, deeper water along the Sabie, Olifants and Letaba Rivers and large dams.
Did you know
It is the tallest heron on Earth, standing up to about 1.5 metres, taller than many ten-year-olds!
Often confused with
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