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Agami Heron looking for a stick

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  1. That's incredible, Mike! They look a lot more vivid than the ones I've seen. Posted 2 months ago
    1. They're in full breeding plumage right now, and they're just spectacular. Once the eggs hatch, I'm guessing they're going to look a little more exhausted than they do right now. Posted 2 months ago
  2. Wow! incredible picture, what a pose! wonderful! Posted 2 months ago
    1. Thank you, Yael! It's fun to spend time with these. Posted 2 months ago
  3. Magic Mike, certainly much more visible & showy than I've seen!! Great shot. Posted 2 months ago
    1. These are amazing in breeding plumage! Posted 2 months ago

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The Agami Heron is a medium-sized heron. It is a resident breeding bird from Central America south to Peru and Brazil. It is sometimes known as the Chestnut-bellied Heron, and is the only member of the genus "Agamia".

Similar species: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises
Species identified by Mike Melton
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By Mike Melton

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Uploaded Jun 24, 2025. Captured in Q5QC+F8 Alajuela Province, Guatuso, Costa Rica.