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Boat-billed Heron
Stanley Jones

Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius)

Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius subsp. panamensis) Zamora Estates, San Jose Province, Costa Rica. Small swamp in an urban setting at 901 m (2,956 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Small swamp in an urban setting at 901 m (2,956 ft) elevation.
Location
Zamora Estates, San Jose Province, Costa Rica.
Date taken
February 2015
Scientific name
Cochlearius cochlearius
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
LOL Stanley... you can really see how they get the name, can't you. He looks to be rather the clown of the heron world, i think.

Nice one my friend - thanks so much for the laugh. A great pose to capture.
 
S K Gudi
How does he carry around such a heavy bill? Sure looks like a joker with that expression, as Delia puts it. A terrific find and a superbly composed shot this, Stanley!! tfs.
 
carann
A beautiful, detailed shot of this comical looking Heron, Stanley !!! Thanks for sharing.
 
ducbucln
Wow, that bill certainly shows how it got its name. An amazing capture of this interesting heron. Well done!

Vicki
 
Chris G6 UXU
Staff member
Supporter
Terrific shot and setting of this big fella Stanley, many tfs and a fine set of posts today.
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
Oh, I want to see this Heron so badly. What a great pose you've captured here too Stanley. So, so beautiful.
 

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