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Capped Heron Garça-real

Pilherodius pileatus

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EmilyMarino
Thanks rubens.luciano! I would imagine that this is the type of bird that would hatch out of an Easter egg! ;-)
rubens.luciano
Hi Emily, More info and pictures here(in portuguese): http://www.wikiaves.com.br/garca-real
EmilyMarino
Wow, what a beauty! I never seen such a bird!

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PublishedApril 24, 2013

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