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Rufescent Tiger Heron

Tigrisoma lineatum

Photo by remco.douma
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Description:

The Rufescent Tiger Heron is a medium-sized heron that can reach a length of between 66 and 76 cm. There is no significant sexual dimorphism. Their natural habitat is swamps. I spotted this one in Laguna del Diario, Maldonado, Uruguay.

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Rufescent Tiger Heron

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PublishedApril 21, 2013

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