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hamerkop
The hamerkop (''Scopus umbretta''), also known as hammerkop, hammerkopf, hammerhead, hammerhead stork, umbrette, umber bird, tufted umber, or anvilhead, is a medium-sized wading bird in length with a weight of . The shape of its head with a long bill and crest at the back is reminiscent of a hammer, hence its name. It ranges from Africa, Madagascar to Arabia, in wetlands of a wide variety, including estuaries, lakesides, fish ponds, riverbanks and rocky coasts in Tanzania. The hamerkop, which is a sedentary bird that often show local movements, is not globally threatened and is locally abundant in Africa and Madagascar.〔del Hoyo, J. Elliott, A. & Sargatal, J. (editors). (1992) ''Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 1: Ostrich to Ducks''. Lynx Edicions. ISBN 84-87334-10-5〕
==Taxonomy and systematics==
The hamerkop is usually included in the Ciconiiformes, but might be closer to the Pelecaniformes. It constitutes a family (Scopidae) and genus (''Scopus'') all on its own because of its unique characteristics.〔
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