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Bare-throated Tiger-Heron

Tigrisoma mexicanum

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Illustration of Bare-throated Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum)

The Bare-throated Tiger-Heron is a large heron with a distinctive bare throat and striking striped plumage. It is often seen stalking through shallow waters in search of prey.

Habitat
Wetlands and riverbanks.
Diet
Primarily feeds on fish and amphibians.
How common
Rare

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