Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
28.5364, -81.0176
Field Notes
Description:
The tricolored heron is about 22 inches in length and has a wingspan of about 3 feet. It has slate blue feathers on most of its body, except for a white chest and belly and a rust-colored neck. It has long yellow legs; a white stripe that runs up its neck; and a long, pointed yellow bill that turns blue during breeding season. Males and females look alike.
Habitat:
Wetlands
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