Humblot's heron

Humblot's heron (Ardea humbloti), also known as the Madagascar heron, is a species of heron. It is commonly found on the north and west coasts of Madagascar but it is also present in the Comoro Islands and Mayotte. Humblot's heron is considered an endangered species due to its declining population. The major threats the heron faces are poaching, habitat destruction, and the invasion of alien species such as the water hyacinth.

Humblot's heron has a uniform dark gray plumage on its body and darker feathers on its forehead and chin. Its nape feathers are elongated to form a crest. It has a large, pale bill as well as pale eyes and legs.

Humblot's heron is 92–100 cm (3.02–3.28 ft) tall. Its body weight can range between 1–1.6 kg (2.2–3.5 lb). The bill length ranges from 13–14.93 cm (5.12–5.88 in) while the bill depth ranges from 2.45–2.69 cm (0.96–1.06 in).