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Agami Heron positioning its eggs This newly-discovered rookery of Agami Herons is just spectacular. We don't have a complete count yet, but we're estimating 500 adults. Agami Heron,Agamia agami,Costa Rica,Geotagged Click/tap to enlarge

Agami Heron positioning its eggs

This newly-discovered rookery of Agami Herons is just spectacular. We don't have a complete count yet, but we're estimating 500 adults.

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The Agami Heron

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".

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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+CP Alajuela Province, Guatuso, Costa Rica.
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