Hamerkop Scopus umbretta

This bird features strongly in African myths and can be found in Madagascar, some areas of Arabia and Africa south of the Sahara, living mostly around areas with inland water. They are normally found alone but do sometimes move in-groups of around 4 birds. Both sexes build a nest with the largest roof surface of any bird. They breed between July and January, with both sexes incubating for upto 32 days. They are a common resident. Their main diet is the tadpoles and adult frogs, Xenopus laevis, commonly known as the Platanna.