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Hamerkops were traditionally included in the Ciconiiformes, but are now thought to be closer to the Pelecaniformes. Recent studies have found that its closest relatives are the pelicans and shoebill.
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Monotypic taxonTaxonomic group with only one subordinate taxonSpecies descriptionFormal description of a discovered speciesParaphylyType of taxonomic groupIUCN Red ListInventory of the global conservation status of biological speciesSubtropicsGeographic and climate zoneCommon nameName generally used for a taxon, group of taxa or organism(s)