Fishing Tri Colored Heron
by Deborah Benoit
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Fishing Tri Colored Heron
Artist
Deborah Benoit
Medium
Photograph - Original Photography By Deborah Benoit
Description
The Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor) formerly known in North America as the Louisiana Heron, is a small heron. It is a resident breeder from the Gulf states of the USA and northern Mexico south through Central America and the Caribbean to central Brazil and Peru. There is some post-breeding dispersal to well north of the nesting range.
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Tricolored Heron's breeding habitat is sub-tropical swamps. It nests in colonies, often with other herons, usually on platforms of sticks in trees or shrubs. In each clutch, 3�7 eggs are typically laid.
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This species measures from 56 to 76 cm (22 to 30 in) long, and has a wingspan of 96 cm (38 in). The slightly larger male heron weighs 415 g (14.6 oz) on average, while the female averages 334 g (11.8 oz). It is a medium-large, long-legged, long-necked heron with a long pointed yellowish or greyish bill with a black tip. The legs and feet are dark.
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Adults have a blue-grey head, neck, back and upperwings, with a white line along the neck. The belly is white. In breeding plumage, they have long blue filamentous plumes on the head and neck, and buff ones on the back.
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Tricolored Heron stalks its prey in shallow or deeper water, often running as it does so. It eats fish, crustaceans, reptiles, and insects
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February 25th, 2014
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Comments (14)
HH Photography
A beautiful Tri-color capture, Deborah. You've got some of the best bird shots in your gallery. Nice work. L/fv/tw
Mr Bennett Kent
Gorgeous action shot of my favourite American Heron, Deborah. Beauitful tiiming and you have captured the subtle pink hues perfectly,,,,L/F/Tweet
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Beautifully captured Deborah! We added our Like! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave