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Cochlearius cochlearius
Medium sized heron with a distinctive broad bill. Gray back and wing with a brown throat and neck and a black cap of long feathers on it's head. Was in a group of maybe 10-15 birds.
Mangroves next to the road to the beach Playa Cuajiniquil.
Larger images can be seen on the Flickr page listed in my profile.
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James, Leuba, thanks for taking a look and leaving your comments.
Going from pic 1 to 2 I got a shock - what a bill ! Best to see him in profile only....beautiful plumage.
Great spotting and photos Sigg. Thanks for sharing this.
Awesome shot