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Striated Heron

Butorides striata

Description:

Small dark heron with an erectile black crown, dark grey-green back and pale grey underparts. Yellow legs, dark bill. Juveniles are striated brown.

Habitat:

Mangroves and lake shores.

Notes:

Also known as Mangrove Heron, Little Heron or Green-backed Heron.

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Fatick, Senegal

Spotted on Apr 5, 2013
Submitted on May 7, 2013

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