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Yellow Crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

Photo by rahrahxy
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I know these pictures are pretty crummy, but he was so far away!

There are 3 or more of these that I see on a daily basis at my grandparents house on the Guadalupe River. I think they're pretty awesome. :)

Species ID Suggestions

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

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florida33girl
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Comments (4)
rahrahxy
Thanks! I wasn't sure about the ID but couldn't find anything closer!
florida33girl
Rahrahxy - I believe this is actually a Yellow-Crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea). They are smaller than Great Blues at only about a foot and a half to two feet, but their head coloration is very distinct. Take a look at the pictures at the link below. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow-crowned_Night_Heron
rahrahxy
Thanks. I love being out here where there's so many different species to watch. :)
Atul
yes they are indeed great birds to watch nice spotting

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