The Goliath Heron (Ardea goliath) is a large wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae. It is found in sub-Saharan Africa, with smaller numbers in Southwest and South Asia. This is the world's largest heron. The height is 120-152 cm (47-60 in), the wingspan is 185-230 cm (73-91 in) and the weight is 4-5 kg (8.8-11 lbs). Important habitats are lakes, swamps, mangrove wetlands, with few cool water, sometimes river deltas. Goliath Herons feed on fish, amphibians and small rodents. Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goliath_Heron