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Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

Photo by James McNair
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Description:

A medium-sized, slender heron of the southeastern United States, the Tricolored Heron was formerly known as the Louisiana Heron. Adult Description
Medium-sized heron.
Long, slender neck and bill.
Dark back and neck
White belly.
Immature Description
Similar to adult, but more reddish.

Habitat:

Orlando Wetlands.

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PublishedJune 8, 2014

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