- Life expectancy
- Clutch size
- Usually 2 eggs
- Global status
Identification
The white head continues over the neck and upper breast. It also has a chestnut belly, dark flight feathers and a short white tail. Juveniles are brown with pale spots.
Colours
Adult
White head, neck, upper breast and tail; chestnut belly and black flight feathers. The female is similarly coloured.
Behaviour
Pairs often stay together by the water. When giving their far-carrying calls, they throw their heads back; adults are largely faithful to their territory.
Breeding & rearing
The pair builds a large stick nest in a tree near the water and often uses it for years. The young hatch after about 45 days; both parents help to feed them.
