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Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius) Nesting site of boat-billed Heron in lagoon at BFree research station. Belize,Boat-billed Heron,Cochlearius cochlearius,Dangriga,boat-billed heron Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius)

Nesting site of boat-billed Heron in lagoon at BFree research station.

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  1. This photo is truly world-class Tony! Posted 11 years ago

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The Boat-billed Heron - colloquially known as the Boatbill - is an atypical member of the heron family, and was formerly thought to be in a monotypic family, Cochlearidae.

Similar species: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises
Species identified by Tony Rath
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By Tony Rath

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Uploaded Oct 31, 2013. Captured May 11, 2006 09:51.
  • Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
  • f/4.5
  • 1/160s
  • ISO200
  • 400mm