Boat-billed heron
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Cochlearius cochlearius
Wide beak
This is the only heron species that does not have a long, cylinder-shaped beak. It uses its beak as a scoop when feeding.
Crest
The crest is raised and lowered during courtship displays.
Habitat/Range
Wooded borders of marshes, rivers, and lakes of Central America and South America
Wild Diet
Fish, Shrimp, and Insects
Predators
Foxes, Snakes, and Humans
Reproduction
Two to 4 eggs are laid and both parents take care of the chicks.
Conservation
STABLE
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