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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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Uploaded Nov 1, 2013. Captured Mar 10, 2007 10:41.
  • Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
  • f/5.6
  • 1/250s
  • ISO200
  • 300mm