Black-headed Heron

Herons, Bitterns 👁 15 views Updated 2026-11-01

Black-headed Heron (<em>Ardea melanocephala</em>) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (<em>Ardeidae</em>) in the order Pelicans and Allies.

Overview

Black-headed Heron (Ardea melanocephala) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae) in the order Pelicans and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ardea; binomial: Ardea melanocephala; authority: Children & Vigors, 1826.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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