Heron White-Backed Night (Gorsachius leuconotus) – Gambia

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Heron White-Backed Night (Gorsachius leuconotus) – Gambia

A challenging and perhaps rare photo of an elusive bird.  There was only one opportunity of a few seconds to capture this bird between the mangrove vines in poor light.

  • Species:White-Backed Night Heron (Gorsachius leuconotus)
  • Bird Type:Male
  • FamilyHerons, Bitterns (Ardeidae)
  • Date Taken20141104
  • Location:Mangroves
  • Area:Tendaba
  • Country:Gambia
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA05201a Heron White-Backed Night (adu) 2 Mangroves nr Tendaba Gambia Nov14 PH1_7497
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