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Tigrisoma mexicanum
The Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum) is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae, found from Mexico to northwestern Colombia. It is 80 cm (31 in) in length and weighs 1,200 g (42 oz). This large species is found in more open habitats than other Tigrisoma herons, such as river and lake banks. It waits often motionless for suitable prey such as fish, frogs or crabs to come within reach of its long bill.
Seen at the edge of a waterway in Tortuguero National Park.
Spotted on Oct 19, 2013
Submitted on Nov 24, 2013
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