Goliath HeronDutch: Reuzenreiger |
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| Order: | Ciconiiformes |
| Family: | Ardeidae |
| Genus: | Ardea |
| Species: | Ardea goliath |
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| Male bird. Many thanks to the Royal Belgian institute of natural sciences, Brussels, for allowing us to photograph this specimen. | |
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Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge) |
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| Length: | 278 mm |
| Length cranium: | 88 mm |
| Width (cranium): | 45 mm |
| Height (cranium): | 31 mm |
| Alternative names: Goliathreiher (German), Héron goliath (French), Garza Goliat (Spanish) | |