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Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

Photo by 1Sarah2
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Field Notes

Description:

This medium sized heron was found resting in a large sea grape.

Habitat:

Widespread. Spotted in the coastal tropical south.

Notes:

Protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

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Black-crowned Night Heron

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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Backyard Birding Southeastern USA
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Florida Wetlands

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PublishedJune 26, 2011

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