Juvenile Black-crowned Heron
by Dennis Boyd
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Juvenile Black-crowned Heron
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Dennis Boyd
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Young Black-crowned Night-Herons leave the nest at the age of 1 month but cannot fly until they are 6 weeks old. They move through the vegetation on foot. They are a Stocky heron with neck usually tucked in. Adults overall pale grayish with black cap and back. Red eyes. Juveniles noticeably different, brown and streaky with yellow eyes. Often crouched under overhanging branches during the day. Feeds nocturnally for fish, frogs and other prey.
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June 20th, 2021
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