Goliath Heron

Copyright: TC/monacoeye • Tanzania, Aug 2011 • Do not copy without permission

Bird name: Goliath Heron
Latin: Ardea goliath
Other: Héron goliath (Fr)
Family: Ardeidae • Herons
Range: Sub-Saharan Africa
Similar: Purple Heron, which is smaller.

The world’s largest heron - about 1.5 metres tall - seen here in Tanzania. Thanks to Tom for this photo.