Deep Forest Canopy
Species Radar
Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns

Black Heron

Egretta ardesiaca

The black heron, also known as the black egret, is an African heron. It uses its wings to form a canopy when fishing.

Where are you looking?

Select a tracking region above to ping the eBird database and reveal live hotspots for the Black Heron.

Low-Light Telephoto Systems

Identifying specific features of the Black Heron requires high-contrast magnification. Check out the top-rated 8x42 optics.

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