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Tricolored heron

Photo by p.young713
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Species ID Suggestions

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

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ForestDragon
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Tricolored heron

Egretta tricolor

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jamerbean
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jamerbean
Its crown looks strangely green, but the base of the neck and upwards appears dark gray/black so that would be my guess. It's hard to tell what size it is based on the picture, so tricolored heron might actually be too large.

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PublishedMay 22, 2011

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