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"Great White Heron"

Ardea herodias occidentalis

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Thanks Liam and Ursula, for the information and its importance of being rare. sdpatwardhan
This is the rare "Great White Heron", a subspecies of Great Blue Heron found only in southern Florida and the Caribbean Islands. Easily confused with the Great Egret, but note the heavy bill, pale lores, and head/breast plumes. Great Egrets only have plumes on their backs. Nice find!
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2012

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