The Goliath heron (Ardea goliath), also known as the giant heron, [2] is a very large wading bird of the heron family, Ardeidae. It is found in sub-Saharan Africa, with smaller, declining numbers in Southwest and South Asia. This is the world's largest living heron (the …

The Goliath heron (Ardea goliath is a very large wading bird of the heron family, Ardeidae. This is the world's largest living heron (the extinct Bennu heron was larger). The closest extant relatives of the Goliath are considered to be the Great-billed and the White-bellied herons of Southern Asia.

2020年3月4日 · Goliath Heron (Ardea goliath), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.golher1.01

2023年10月29日 · The Great Blue Heron and the Goliath Heron are two of the largest heron species in the world. While they share some similarities in appearance and behavior, there are several key differences between these two majestic birds.

Goliath Heron inhabits large rivers, marshes, estuaries, and mangroves, hunting for large fish and other animals, stabbing them with an open bill. It has a distinct, barking “kowoork” call that can be heard from up to 2 km away.

The Goliath Heron is a very aquatic heron of both coastal and inland habitats, rarely wandering far from water. The shallow water margins of large lakes, lagoons, and large river systems are its favored habitat. It typically feeds out from shore in deep water and near floating plants.

Ardea go­liath is gray­ish-pur­ple in color, with ru­fous or chest­nut mark­ings on its elon­gated neck, head and breast. It bears re­sem­blance to its close rel­a­tives, pur­ple herons (Ardea pur­purea), but lacks dis­tinc­tive black mark­ings on its face and neck. It is also dis­tin­guished by its enor­mous size.

2024年3月2日 · The Goliath heron (Ardea goliath) is the largest living heron species in the world. These magnificent birds can stand up to 150 cm (59 in) tall with a wingspan reaching up to 185 cm (73 in). Goliath herons are most notable for their massive size, as well as their distinctive slate blue or purple plumage.

This magnificent bird is aptly named after the biblical giant Goliath, not only for its size but also for its commanding presence. Its plumage is a striking slate-gray with chestnut-brown underparts, and it sports a distinctive black stripe that extends from its eye to its nape.

2023年12月5日 · The Goliath Heron is a massive bird, standing up to 5 feet tall with a wingspan that can exceed 7 feet in length! Besides its massive size, this bird has a striking, beautiful plumage. The body has slate-gray feathers; the chest and belly are chestnut-colored, and streaky black stripes along the long neck are distinctive.