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Capped Heron - BirdForum Opus

Pilherodius pileatus
Photo by Juninho

Identification

Capped Heron Pilherodius pileatus RANGE South America where widespread in tropical areas. Breeds in eastern Panama and from Colombia and Venezuela to Paraguay and south-eastern Brazil. Resident, possibly with some dispersal.

HABITAT Swampy forest areas, ponds and streams, sometimes wet savanna.

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