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Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa viloacea

Photo by ceherzog
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Description:

Night heron doing Yoga poses...the Bound Angle & belly breathing!

Habitat:

coastal

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Comments (18)
Yasser
Woohoo! This character was chosen for today's Caption Contest! We've received some pretty funny captions so far. "Caption Contest! Is this goofy Yellow-crowned Night Heron doing yoga or singing an opera? Let's see your most clever captions. The one with the most likes will be added to this hilarious image. " Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151364251945603&set=a.10151038603515603.770909.10150120463815603&type=1&theater Twitter: http://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/177427010254155776
ceherzog
I was just back at this spot and hoping to again find him...but, no luck. I was really amused that day...good memories.
Ashish
I most like the eyes of this bird..Very sharp image it is..
Ashish
I think I saw this type pose in some more birds, few years ago on NG channel. I think they were Japanese cranes. Ostrich also do this kind wing bend...!!
ceherzog
Thanks p.young....he sure made me laugh with all those antics!
ceherzog
Thanks Ruth & Alice...I sure had fun watching him go through his routine be it Yoga or Ballet.
The MnMs
Should be called ballerina heron :-)
auntnance123
Wonderful series! Avian Yoga is always amusing.

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