NPA: Manglares de Tumbes National Sanctuary.
Endemic: Central and South America.
Characteristics
This heron's neck and back are rufous with thin black stripes. It has a black forehead, crown and nape. The sides of its head are grey. The front of its neck is white with a thick orange line down the centre. Its breast and abdomen are orange and its throat is devoid of feathers. Juveniles are rufous coloured with thick black stripes.
Length: 71-81 cm / 28-32 in.
Threat: Least Concern.
Best Time for observation: All year round.
Habitat: It can be observed throughout the year among the mangroves from the estuaries and channels. It is most likely to be spotted on the trail to the viewpoint in the mangrove.
This heron's neck and back are rufous with thin black stripes. It has a black forehead, crown and nape. The sides of its head are grey. The front of its neck is white with a thick orange line down the centre. Its breast and abdomen are orange. Its throat is devoid of feathers. Juveniles are rufous coloured with thick black stripes.
It can be observed throughout the year among the mangroves from the estuaries and channels. It is most likely to spot it on the trail to the viewpoint in the mangrove.
