Tricolored Heron
The Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor), formerly known as the Louisiana heron, is a small species of heron native to coastal parts of the Americas. The species is more solitary than other species of heron in the Americas and eats a diet consisting mostly of small fish. Tricolored herons breed in swamps and other coastal habitats and nests in colonies, often with other herons, usually on platforms of sticks in trees or shrubs. In each clutch, three to seven eggs are typically laid. The tricolored heron is the second most coastal heron in the United States. This species measures from 56 to 76 cm (22 to 30 in) long and has a typical wingspan of 96 cm (38 in). The slightly larger male heron weighs 415 g (14.6 oz) on average, while the female averages 334 g (11.8 oz). It is a medium-large, long-legged, long-necked heron with a long, pointed, yellowish or greyish bill with a black tip. Its legs and feet are dark. The plumage of the triclolored heron changes dramatically from its juvenile form to its adult form.
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HJ Ruiz – October 12th, 2023
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Simply gorgeous, H.J.! So glad to hear from you.❤️
Hi Lisa,
Im always glad other from you, too! Here, we are entering the cooler weather of Florida, no birds close by, I have to drive at least two hours to something interesting. But here I am. .. ❤️
Oh wow, hard to believe you are running out of birds…although we are somewhat too. I suspect when you drive 2 hours to find something interesting you will do better than I do up here anyway. 🙂
I have to see a bird, and I’ll do the rest! Thank you, Lisa… 🙂
Fabulous, a new one for me 🙂
Hi BB,
I’m posting mostly waders, because they stay in Florida now that it’s getting cooler. Most of birds are migrating! Thanks… 🙂
I wish we had more than one species of heron here.
Yes! And I wish I was rich instead of good looking… Thanks, Tom. 🙂
A beautiful bird for sure, and wonderful photograps!
Thank you, D. You’re always nice…. 🙂
A beautiful elegant heron!
Yes! I like it too! Thanks,John… 🙂