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Why is the Black-crowned Night Heron called a “kvakoš”?

In the previous shot of a yawning heron, several of you asked why it's called “kvakoš”. Today, let me introduce a ...
The black heron, however, is known for its feeding behavior and how it forms a canopy over its prey. The black heron (Egretta ardesiaca) is found in the wetlands of Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar.
The black heron, a jet-black bird found in southern Africa and Madagascar, has devised a devilishly clever way to catch its prey.When hunting for small fish in shallow water, the black heron uses ...