Hammerkop

Scopus umbretta

NATURAL HABITAT
Hammerkops live in South and Central Africa.

DIET
IN THE WILD – Frogs, fish, invertebrates
IN THE ZOO – Fish, meat

FASCINATING FACTS

• There are many legends surrounding hammerkops
• Make 3-tiered nests that can be strong enough to hold a human
• Stand on hippos to look for frogs to eat
• Smallest African stork
• Shape of their head gave them their name