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Black-crowned night heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

Description:

A stocky heron with a black crown, red eyes, and short yellow legs. They have heavy pointed bills.

Habitat:

Spotted at the Smith Oaks Sanctuary in southeastern Texas. They are usually found near marshes, estuaries, streams, and lakes.

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Brian38
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Brian38

Bolivar Peninsula, Texas, United States

Spotted on May 4, 2023
Submitted on Sep 27, 2023

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