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The yellow-crowned night-heron, is one of two species of night herons found in the Americas, the other one being the black-crowned night heron. It is known as the Bihoreau Violacé in French and the Pedrete Corona Clara in Spanish.

Similar species: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises
Species identified by Ludo Sak
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Uploaded Mar 25, 2013. Captured Mar 20, 2013 10:40.
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • f/3.5
  • 1/2000s
  • ISO800
  • 400mm