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Fasciated Tiger Heron

Tigrisoma fasciatum

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Field Notes

Description:

Deliberately walk over the stones or patiently poses over the water waiting for their prey: fish and large aquatic insects. They are solitary. Are generally shy and scared when they fly to bend the curve of the river or up a tree at the edge.

Habitat:

Prefers rivers and streams of fast, rocky and covered forest course.

Reference Links:

INBio. Species of Costa Rica -Tigrisoma fasciatum

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PublishedNovember 24, 2013

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