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Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Juvenile)

Nyctanassa violacea

Photo by ceherzog
Published on Project Noah
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27.4523, -82.689

Field Notes

Habitat:

Along a boardwalk amongst Mangroves.

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Comments (3)
p.young713
Its a beautiful bird. I have never seen a Night Heron. Thank You so much, for all of your kind words and encouragement!
ceherzog
Thanks, I was really taken by all the contrast and spotting on the juvenile. Hey, congrats on becoming a Ranger.

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