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Tricolor Heron

Egretta tricolor

Photo by KarenSaxton
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Description:

Since the 1940's, the tricolor heron has spread its N American range from the SE Eastern US up the eastern seaboard and inland and has moved west into mexico and baja. This individual was found in San Diego. It is also found in central and S america

Habitat:

San Diego river mud flats

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