Goliath heron
Birds
The Goliath heron, also known as the giant heron, 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. Wikipedia
Height: 3.9 – 5 ft.
Wingspan: 6.1 – 7.5 ft.
Mass: 8.8 – 11 lbs
Scientific name: Ardea goliath
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable)
Class: Aves
Order: Pelecaniformes