the Goliath Heron is very large, mainly Slate colored and chestnut colored. The bill is very large, legs tend to sag below horizontal in-flight. Iris yellow, Bill Black above, horn below. lores and eyering greenish yellow, legs and feet black

eats fish, frogs, small reptiles and mammals. Will also eat crustaceans and carrion.

nest is a platform of sticks in a tree or bush, on rock, ground, island, Cliff or flattened water plants. Nest is usually solitary, sometimes colonial or in mixed herony. Usually lays 3 to 4 eggs. The eggs are pale blue or greenish blue. The nestlings are fed by both parents.

found in larger shallow inland waters and estuaries. Solitary bird, stands in water for long periods waiting for prey. Flies slowly. Rather shy.

deep raucous sounds hippopotamus like, other harsh grunts and organ like notes.