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Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta) gliding over a water surface. Its distinctive brown plumage and large wingspan are prominent as it flies with outstretched wings. Known for its unique hammer-shaped head, the Hamerkop is commonly found in wetlands across sub-Saharan Africa. Its habitat preference includes lakes, rivers, and marshes, where it hunts for fish and amphibians.