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Scopidae - Hamerkop

There is only one species in this family, the hamerkop or hammerhead. It is found in marshy areas of Sub-Saharan Africa.

It has a crest on its head and a broad bill that looks like the head of a hammer.  It has a grayish body and a black bill and legs.

It eats frogs and tadpoles.

  • The hamerkop is found in marshy areas of Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Hamerkop
    (Scopus umbretta)
    The hamerkop is found in marshy areas of Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The hamerkop eats eats frogs, fish, and tadpoles. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Hamerkop
    (Scopus umbretta)
    The hamerkop eats eats frogs, fish, and tadpoles. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The hamerkop has a crest on its head and a broad bill that looks like the head of a hammer. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Hamerkop
    (Scopus umbretta)
    The hamerkop has a crest on its head and a broad bill that looks like the head of a hammer. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern

Did You Know?

Hamerkop
There is only one species in this family, the hamerkop or hammerhead.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
south america alt
South America

New Hampshire Species

No animals found.

Other Species Around the World

No animals found.

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