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Scopus umbretta Gmelin, 1789 Family: Hamerkop Order: Ciconiiformes print version
Hamerkop Ombrette africaine Avemartillo Hammerkopf
Migration: local migrant

Verbreitungskarte von Scopus umbretta Sedentary, often with local movements; rarely occupies same nest for more than a few months. Some dispersal during rains in drier areas.   (del Hoyo J, Elliott A, Sargatal J (eds), 1992)


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(Last update: 26.04.04 by E.Heuel)