A hamerkop (Ccopus umbretta), so named for its hammer-shaped head, at the National Zoological Park, Washington DC. Hamerkops are best known for their elaborately constructed nests. These are typically six feet high and wide, weigh 55 to 110 pounds, and can take six weeks or more to build.Galleries:Hamerkops, National Zoological Park, RoostingKeywords:bird, district of columbia, fauna, hamerkop, national zoological park, scopus, umbretta, washington dc, zooPhoto Location: National Zoological Park, Washington DCPhotographer: Chad CullenDate of Photo: 06/26/2009Device Make: CanonDevice Model: Canon EOS 5DExposure Time: 1/320F Number: 56/10Original Dimensions: 4368×2912Picture Orientation: LandscapeGPS Coordinates: 38°55'46.53"N 77°2'57.30"WPicture Number: 8259
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