Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Hamerkop (Scopidae) |
| Species | Scopus umbretta |
| Codes | hamerk1, HAME |
Identification
The Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta) is a member of the Hamerkop family within the order Pelecaniformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Scopus umbretta
Family: Hamerkop
Order: Pelecaniformes
eBird Code: hamerk1