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TriColored Heron
Egretta tricolor
27.8397, -82.7912
Field Notes
Description:
This medium-sized heron has a yellowish bill with a dark tip. The legs and feet are greenish. Notice the white plume on the back of its head and the rust color on the lower neck indicating that this is breeding season. A second TriColored Heron was also at this pond - 3rd picture.
Habitat:
Subtropical swamps.
Notes:
The TriColored Heron is protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/RegulationsPolicies/mbta/mbtandx.html…
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 24, 2011
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