Two Bare Throated Tiger Herons in Tortuguero National Park 20190408 072507

Two Bare Throated Tiger Herons in Tortuguero National Park

In Images by Matt Shetzer

Two Bare Throated Tiger Herons in Tortuguero National Park

Two bare-throated tiger herons hold a conference in Costa Rica’s Tortuguero National Park. These herons, mostly found in Mexico and Central America, have distinctive black caps, blue-gray cheeks, and white (or “bare” throats.

It’s possible these two are engaged in courtship, but it’s hard to know for sure, since the bare-throated tiger heron’s mating behaviors are not yet well-documented.

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Two Bare Throated Tiger Herons in Tortuguero National Park was last modified: June 25th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer