Which bird uses its wings to form a canopy when fishing?

Correct answer: Black heron

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TallMajesty55157
TallMajesty55157
stashio2020, fish usually think of shade as a safe harbor
Castra
Castra
I believe that most, if not all heron species do this when fishing. It's a similar thing to raptors (birds of prey) mantling their wings over a kill, to hide it from other raptors who might steal it from them. I've seen a buzzard do this, in my own back garden.
Marcy
Marcy
I like seeing those birds landing in the Sea fishing
Mike
Mike
Is it not also known as the umbrella bird?
eleplantsy
eleplantsy
I only know this because of memes loool