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Butorides sundevalli
Photo by GordonH
Locality: the Galapagos.

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.

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