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Yellow-crowned Night-heron
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Yellow-crowned Night-heron (Nyctanassa violacea)

he stood out in the open rather conveniently, staring at something tasty before slowly taking off for a quieter spot.
I think the ssp is calignis
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Habitat
lowland lagoon edge
Location
Corcovado, SW Costa Rica
Date taken
March, 2019
Scientific name
Nyctanassa violacea
Equipment used
Canon 7D Mk11, 100-400 Mk11
bievreJJ
superb photo of this beautiful heron, Max, captured in a great setting, many tfs!!!
 
Stanley Jones
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Oh yes, just look at those long legs (lol). Great capture and picture of this lovely species of Night Heron. TFS Max!
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
Supporter
Great looking Heron and beautifully captured ... superb work, Max ... tfs ...
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
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He really does have a lovely yellow crown, doesn't he Max.

That's is a super picture you've taken of this night-heron - excellent work lad.
 

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