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Tricolored Heron |
| Egretta tricolor |
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| Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor) |
DISTRIBUTION: |
The Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor) is natural to the Americas. Its distribution extends from the USA to Brazil. |
ELEVATION: |
Sea level to 2600 meters, but not so frequent above the 1500 meters. |
HABITAT: |
Normally seen in the proximity of fresh water, brackish water or saltwater. |
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| Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor) |
BEHAVIOR: |
Usually seen alone. |
REPRODUCTION: |
This egret is a colonial breeder. The clutch is three to four greenish blue eggs. Incubation takes from 21 to 25 days and it is done by both parents. |
DESCRIPTION: |
In length it reaches from 56 to 65 cm. the weight is about 350 grams |
OTHER NAMES: |
The Tricolored Heron in Spanish is called “Garceta Tricolor”. |
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