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Bare-thoated Tiger Heron

Tigrisoma mexicanum

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Field Notes

Description:

It measures 80 cm. and weighs 1.2 kg. It is the largest Tigrisoma, with a yellow bare throat

Habitat:

Wetlands from Mexico to Colombia

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (8)
Jonathan Sequeira
Yes # 4 is a Juvenile, I will post a chick very soon.... Thanks for all comments..
Apple
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bare-throated_Tiger_Heron
Apple
@Leuba---per Wikipedia--yes, the juveniles are the brown ones. The adults have the more significant blues, yellows, and white stripe. Just fantastic!
Apple
Fantastic, I just love herons, cranes, etc. And this is a new one for me.
Leuba Ridgway
Beautiful photos and a great-looking bird !. Pic #4 is that of a juvenile.
Ava T-B
Beautiful bird and photos.

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PublishedMarch 9, 2012

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