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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Norfolk
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Louisianna bird in silhouette
Yes I know this is virtually impossible since the bird is in total silhouette. I photographed this bird sometime ago and have no recall of any details. I do, however, rather like the photo and would like to be able to put a name to the bird. I assume that it is an Egret, possibly a Great White, as I remember seeing them that trip. But would be grateful for any more positive suggestions.
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Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
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Seán Ronayne
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Agreed
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I am amazed that you can all give such a positive ID from this picture. What are the give-away signs that lead to such a positive ID?
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The shape of the body in conjunction with the semi-thick neck topped by a slightly thicker head, and the length and thickness of the bill. This is a classic pose for Yellow-crowns, often exhibited by the birds which nested four blocks from my house.
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