The Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta) is a medium-sized brown waterbird found in Africa, Madagascar, and Arabia. It is named for its hammer-shaped head. It lives near wetlands and feeds on fish, frogs, and insects. The bird is famous for building huge, strong nests (up to 2 m wide), often used by other animals later. It belongs to its own bird family (Scopidae) and is surrounded by many African superstitions, with some cultures considering it a bird of mystery and luck.🙌