Goliath Heron (Ardea goliath)

The Goliath Heron (Ardea goliath), also known as the Giant Heron, is the largest heron in the world.

A younger Goliath Heron

They have a huge range in Africa but I can only recall seeing them during the Zambezi River Cruise in Livingstone and the sunset cruise at Kunene River Lodge.

LEARN MORE ABOUT GOLIATH HERONS

Wikipedia

Birdlife

Heron Conservation

VIDEOS

Nice close ups here!

 

Fish for lunch!

 

Crocodile for dinner!