Tricolored Heron
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    Tricolored Heron

    Egretta tricolor

    Waterbirds
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.415 kg

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    The tricolored heron, 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.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Tricolored Heron. Sightings recorded in 159 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Parque Internacional La AmistadCentral Highlands & Talamanca Mountains, Costa Rica
    Rare
    Parque nacional CahuitaCaribbean Coast & Tortuguero Canals, Costa Rica
    Rare
    Refugio de Vida Silvestre LimoncitoCaribbean Coast & Tortuguero Canals, Costa Rica
    Rare
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