A common, large, tall, and thin egret, seen in wetlands and open fields as well. |
A very large heron. Note more black on crown and around eyes, and white throat compared to North American Great Blue Heron. |
The largest heron in North American is occasionally seen in South America. Compare to Cocoi Heron, but note great throat. There is an all white subspecies in the Caribbean. In flight. With a snake. An all white race of [Great Blue Heron] is found almost exclusively in the Caribbean. Two immatures at a nest. |
The largest heron in North American is occasionally seen in South America. Compare to Cocoi Heron, but note great throat. There is an all white subspecies in the Caribbean. In flight. With a snake. An all white race of [Great Blue Heron] is found almost exclusively in the Caribbean. Two immatures at a nest. |
A recently introduced species to the Americas. Generally seen with livestock. Roosts in groups of thousands in some places. |