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[[Image:Galapagos_Heron.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by GordonH<br />Locality: the Galapagos.]] | [[Image:Galapagos_Heron.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by GordonH<br />Locality: the Galapagos.]] | ||
''aka'' '''Lava Heron'''. | ''aka'' '''Lava Heron'''. | ||
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L. 35 cm (14in) | L. 35 cm (14in) | ||
*Overall blackish-grey | *Overall blackish-grey | ||
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*Whitish-buff streaking to head, neck and underparts | *Whitish-buff streaking to head, neck and underparts | ||
*Spotting on wings | *Spotting on wings | ||
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===Similar Species=== | ===Similar Species=== | ||
Juveniles are essentially identical to juvenile [[Striated Heron]]. | Juveniles are essentially identical to juvenile [[Striated Heron]]. | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Butorides+sundevalli}} | {{GSearch|Butorides+sundevalli}} | ||
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Revision as of 07:59, 30 June 2008
- Butorides sundevalli
aka Lava Heron. ==Identification== L. 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
Often considered a subspecies of the Striated Heron.
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.
