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Revision as of 19:23, 10 January 2011
Alternative name: Galapagos Heron
- Butorides sundevalli
Identification
- Length 35 cm (14in)
- Overall blackish-grey
- Black bill
- Yellow eyes
- Yellowish legs
- Brighter when breeding
Juvenile
- Brownish
- Whitish-buff streaking to head, neck and underparts
- Spotting on wings
Similar Species
Juveniles are essentially identical to juvenile Striated Heron.
Distribution
Endemic to the Galapagos Islands, where fairly common.
Taxonomy
A monotypic species.
B. (striata?) sundevalli
Some authorities (Clements, 2007) lump sundevalli within Striated Heron (B. striata). However, Howard & Moore (2003) and Sibley & Monroe (1996) treat it as a full species and the Opus awaits further clarification.
Habitat
Mainly in coastal areas.
Behaviour
Diet
Feeds on fishes, crabs and other small animals found near the shore. Breeding is year-round, whenever conditions are suitable.
Breeding
The nest is built low in bushes (mainly mangrove) or under rocks.
