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Capped Heron, Uraba, Colombia -
Capped Heron foraging, Sani Lodge, Ecuador -
Capped Heron at sunset, Sani Lodge, Ecuador -
Capped Heron (Pilherodius pileatus) -
Capped Heron - closeup, Uraba, Colombia -
Capped Heron - hunting, Uraba, Colombia -
Capped Heron - feet closeup, Uraba, Colombia -
Capped Heron, Sani Lodge, Ecuador -
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Capped Heron
Capped Heron
Pilherodius pileatus
The Capped Heron is a species of heron in the Ardeidae family. It is in the monotypic genus "Pilherodius". It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are rivers, swamps, and freshwater lakes.