a southern hadeda, bostrychia hagedash ssp. hagedash, standing on the grass near the waters edge in south africa

bostrychia hagedash ground reflection southern hadeda surroundings african birdlife birds animal aquatic avian beak bird birdwatching black closeup ecosystem environment fauna feathers forage foraging grass gray habitat lake landscape natural nature nonpasserine ornithology outdoors plumage pond riverbank shades shore south africa ssp standing wading water waterbird wetland white wildlife sanctuary