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Capped Heron (Pilherodius pileatus)

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Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)
Molina, 1782. 2 subspecies recognized, here is shown brewsteri.

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Feeding
Another habitual technique, as well as in other herons, is to peck isects or small fish on the water surface from a low perch.

Family Ardeidae (Herons, Egrets and Bitterns)

18/ 63 species available

Tarcoles river, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Neotropical Region
Date: 6 july 2010
Author: Alex GarcÃa
Acknowledgements: Luis Campos

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Feeding

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