Whistling Heron
Whistling Heron
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A medium-sized heron found in South America, named for its distinctive whistling calls. It has a grey body with a rufous neck and a pale crown.
Where to spot
Open grasslands, savannas, agricultural fields, and edges of wetlands in South America.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic whistling calls. Look for its grey body, rufous neck, and pale crown. Often seen foraging on the ground for insects and small vertebrates.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active during daylight hours, often seen walking through fields.
Where to spot
Open grasslands, savannas, agricultural fields, and edges of wetlands in South America.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic whistling calls. Look for its grey body, rufous neck, and pale crown. Often seen foraging on the ground for insects and small vertebrates.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active during daylight hours, often seen walking through fields.
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The Whistling Heron is unique among herons for its preference for dry, open grasslands and agricultural fields, often foraging far from water.
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