Heron Boat-Billed (Cochlearius cochlearius) – Costa Rica

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Heron Boat-Billed (Cochlearius cochlearius) – Costa Rica

A very difficult bird to photograph as it always skulks deep in mangrove type growth so getting an open shot is rare.  The Boat-Billed Heron reminds me of a variation of the African Shoebill.

  • Species:Boat-Billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius)
  • Bird Type:Adult
  • FamilyHerons, Bitterns (Ardeidae)
  • Date Taken20160309
  • Location:Mangroves
  • Area:Tarcoles River
  • Country:Costa Rica
  • Region:America Central
Photo File Ref: BCA00917a Heron Boat-Billed 2 Mangroves Tarcoles Costa Rica Mar16 PH2_5236
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