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Boat-billed Heron
Steve G

Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochliarius)

A Black-crowned Night-Heron lookalike with a massive boat-shaped bill & similar nocturnal habit. It is the only heron species that catches its prey by scooping rather than spearing!
This bird is a subadult.
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Habitat
wetlands
Location
Palo Verde, Costa Rica
Date taken
July 2008
Scientific name
Cochlearius cochliarius
Equipment used
Canon 40D + 300mm F2.8 IS lens + 1.4x TC handheld from a boat
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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Superb photo Steve. I've added it to the Opus article.

Thanks

D
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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