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Bare-thoated Tiger Heron

Tigrisoma mexicanum

Description:

It measures 80 cm. and weighs 1.2 kg. It is the largest Tigrisoma, with a yellow bare throat

Habitat:

Wetlands from Mexico to Colombia

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8 Comments

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 12 years ago

Yes # 4 is a Juvenile, I will post a chick very soon.... Thanks for all comments..

Apple
Apple 12 years ago

@Leuba---per Wikipedia--yes, the juveniles are the brown ones. The adults have the more significant blues, yellows, and white stripe. Just fantastic!

Apple
Apple 12 years ago

Fantastic, I just love herons, cranes, etc. And this is a new one for me.

Leuba Ridgway
Leuba Ridgway 12 years ago

Beautiful photos and a great-looking bird !. Pic #4 is that of a juvenile.



Ava T-B
Ava T-B 12 years ago

Beautiful bird and photos.

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 12 years ago

Thanks Gerardo

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 12 years ago

Wonderful series!

Jonathan Sequeira
Spotted by
Jonathan Sequeira

Heredia, Costa Rica

Spotted on Mar 9, 2012
Submitted on Mar 9, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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