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Nyctanassa violacea
Foraging birds stand still or slowly stalk crabs and other prey along shorelines, marshes, and fields. Once in striking range they lunge at their prey and seize it in their bill. They swallow small prey whole, but often shake apart, crush, or spear larger prey.
Mangrove swamp.
Spotted on Dec 26, 2012
Submitted on Feb 11, 2013
2 Comments
Thank you Rieko!
Lovery spotting.