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Jun 11, 2013 07:45 |  #1

Very different colouring from the male!

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Jun 11, 2013 08:53 |  #2

Nicely detail shot. The difference between the male and female adult Black-crowned Night Heron is size, females are a bit smaller and slightly paler in color. This bird is a juvenile, probably around 1 - 2 years of age. They get their adult plumage around the age of 3.

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Jun 11, 2013 08:59 |  #3

oops! I'll try actually reading my book next time. Thanks!

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Jun 11, 2013 09:35 |  #4

Very nice shot, thanks for the info Nighthound

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