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Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

Notes:

Unusual method of drying it's wings.

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2 Comments

KennethCox
KennethCox 12 years ago

Our guide said he was drying his wings... but they can be wrong, too!

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

I think he is trying to stay cool not drying his wings. That is what they do in Florida when they get too warm!

KennethCox
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KennethCox

Heredia, Costa Rica

Spotted on Sep 29, 2011
Submitted on Nov 2, 2011

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