Hamerkop in flight

A Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta) in graceful flight over African wetland habitat. Recognisable by its distinctive hammer-shaped head, this iconic bird is commonly found near rivers, lakes and marshes throughout sub-Saharan Africa.

Photograph by Leen van der Slik, FPSSA

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Species: Hamerkop
Scientific name: Scopus umbretta
Behaviour: flying, gliding, soaring, commuting, wildlife in flight
Location: Kruger National Park, South Africa
Habitat: Wetland
Photographer: Leen van der Slik, FPSSA
Camera: SONY ILCE-1
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Dimensions: 3119 × 2169 px
Orientation: landscape
Capture date: 11 March 2025
Format: JPEG

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hamerkop Scopus umbretta bird bird in flight flying bird African bird wildlife avian wetland river marsh nature

Photographer: Leen van der Slik, FPSSA
Copyright owner: © Leen van der Slik
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Hamerkop in flight

Photograph details

Species: Hamerkop
Scientific name: Scopus umbretta
Behaviour: flying, gliding, soaring, commuting, wildlife in flight
Location: Kruger National Park, South Africa
Habitat: Wetland
Photographer: Leen van der Slik, FPSSA
Camera: SONY ILCE-1
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Dimensions: 3119 × 2169 px
Orientation: landscape
Capture date: 11 March 2025
Format: JPEG

Photographer: Leen van der Slik, FPSSA
Licensed by: OSEA Wildlife Media

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