Reddish egret / Rötelreiher (Egretta rufescens)

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Elegant reddish egret near Las Coloradas. 2023-04-15 10:05:52 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Observations

Only documented observation: 2023-04-15

Description

Classification: Genus Plumed egrets (Egretta); Family Herons (Ardeidae)
General:The reddish egret (Egretta rufescens) is a medium-sized heron. It is a resident breeder in Central America, The Bahamas, the Caribbean, the Gulf Coast of the United States, and Mexico.[2] There is post-breeding dispersal to well north of the nesting range. In the past, this bird was a victim of the plume trade. [more]

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Media


Hunting with use of the wings - a reddish egret near Las Coloradas. 2023-04-15 10:08:08 Yucatan NIKON D5600 ISO 400
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Vacation in the Yucatan peninsula.