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Black-capped Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

Photo by Jellis
Published on Project Noah
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37.7218, -122.15

Field Notes

Description:

Dark gray back with lighter shade wings. Underside is white. The dark cap that gives it's name. Bill is dark and legs are light yellow color. Long white thin plume off back of head.

Notes:

This was spotted in an unusual spot. It was spooked by something and flew up to the wire.

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