Posted by Dan Borzynski on March 22, 2012 at 11:35 PM
Yet another request - Florida about a month ago.
I'm guessing this is a tricolor heron, given the color of the legs, but the plumage only vaguely resembles what I am seeing in my references. I'm thinking that it is changing from a juvenile plumage to an adult plumage.
Thanks again.
Posted by Richard Ditch on March 23, 2012 at 12:24 AM
Yes, a Tricolored Heron. Almost full adult plumage.
Posted by Nick Baldwin on March 25, 2012 at 2:53 PM
absolutely Tricolored. probably has one molt to go for adult plumage. Nice shot.
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2 repliesI'm guessing this is a tricolor heron, given the color of the legs, but the plumage only vaguely resembles what I am seeing in my references. I'm thinking that it is changing from a juvenile plumage to an adult plumage.
Thanks again.