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File:Ardea cocoi-standing.jpg

Cocoi Heron

Cocoi Heron

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14 hours ago
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Spotted
A very large and imposing heron of South America, resembling the Great Blue Heron but with a more distinct white head and neck contrasting with a dark body.
Where to spot
Large freshwater wetlands, rivers, lakes, and coastal lagoons throughout South America.
How to spot
Look for its large size, white head and neck with a black cap, and dark grey body. Often seen standing majestically by water bodies or flying with deep wingbeats.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active during daylight hours, often seen stalking prey in shallow water.
File:Ardea cocoi-standing.jpg
File:Ardea cocoi -Apure State, Venezuela-8.jpg
File:Ardea cocoi - Bruno Henrique Aranda - 254728971.jpeg
File:Ardea cocoi - Vincent A. Vos - 446622878.jpeg
File:Ardea cocoi 414948459.jpg
File:Ardea cocoi 424300610.jpg
File:Ardea cocoi 428605231.jpg
File:Cocoi Heron Ardea cocoi Pantanal 2009.jpg
File:Cocoi heron (Ardea cocoi) Pantanal.JPG
File:Ardea cocoi-standing.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ardea cocoi -Apure State, Venezuela-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ardea cocoi - Bruno Henrique Aranda - 254728971.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ardea cocoi - Vincent A. Vos - 446622878.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ardea cocoi 414948459.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ardea cocoi 424300610.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ardea cocoi 428605231.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cocoi Heron Ardea cocoi Pantanal 2009.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cocoi heron (Ardea cocoi) Pantanal.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Cocoi Heron is the largest heron species in South America, commanding an impressive presence in its wetland habitats.
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