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Black-capped Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

Description:

Dark gray back with lighter shade wings. Underside is white. The dark cap that gives it's name. Bill is dark and legs are light yellow color. Long white thin plume off back of head.

Notes:

This was spotted in an unusual spot. It was spooked by something and flew up to the wire.

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Jellis
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Jellis

Alameda, California, USA

Spotted on May 17, 2014
Submitted on May 19, 2014

Spotted for Mission

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