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When to see Goliath Heron in Addo Elephant National Park
Goliath Heron are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Goliath Heron's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Addo Elephant National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
About the Goliath Heron
The goliath heron is the world's largest heron and is strongly associated with freshwater and coastal wetlands across sub-Saharan Africa. It has a massive dagger-like bill, long legs and a distinctive grey, chestnut and black plumage pattern. It is primarily a solitary hunter, usually standing motionless in shallow water before striking fish and other aquatic prey with its powerful bill. It may also take frogs, reptiles, small mammals and other animals when opportunities arise.
How to identify the Goliath Heron
Africa’s largest heron, with a massive dark-grey body, very long legs and an exceptionally long, thick bill. Adults have a dark slate-grey back and wings, a paler grey neck and a black-and-white pattern on the head and throat.
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