Heron Lava (Butorides sundevalli) male – Galapagos

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Heron Lava (Butorides sundevalli) male – Galapagos

Endemic to the Galapagos.   I included this picture as the dull green heron and black lava contrasts with the bright orange crab that we found an hour later had left its shell to grow into a larger specimen.

  • Species:Lava Heron (Butorides sundevalli)
  • Bird Type:Male
  • FamilyHerons, Bitterns (Ardeidae)
  • Date Taken20120724
  • Location:Puerto Egas
  • Area:Santiago Island
  • Country:Galapagos
  • Region:Southern America
Photo File Ref: BOG04801a Heron Lava (m) 1 Puerto Egas Satiago Isl Galapagos Jul12 PH8_7149
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