A medium-sized, slender heron of the Americas, characterized by its dark blue-grey upperparts, white belly, and a distinctive white stripe down the throat.
Where to spot
Coastal marshes, estuaries, lagoons, and freshwater wetlands across the Americas, from the southern United States to South America.
How to spot
Look for its dark blue-grey back and wings, white belly, and the white stripe along its neck. Often seen actively foraging in shallow water.
When to spot
Year-round in most tropical and subtropical areas. Migratory in northern parts. Best observed during daylight hours.
Where to spot
Coastal marshes, estuaries, lagoons, and freshwater wetlands across the Americas, from the southern United States to South America.
How to spot
Look for its dark blue-grey back and wings, white belly, and the white stripe along its neck. Often seen actively foraging in shallow water.
When to spot
Year-round in most tropical and subtropical areas. Migratory in northern parts. Best observed during daylight hours.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Tricolored Heron is known for its energetic and agile fishing techniques, often running or darting through shallow water to catch prey.
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