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Cocoi Heron

Cocoi Heron - Ardea cocoi
Cocoi Heron - Ardea cocoi
Cocoi Heron - Ardea cocoi
Cocoi Heron - Ardea cocoi
Photo copyright: monacoeye • Do not copy • Images: Lagoa do Peixe, RS • November 2009

Bird name: Cocoi Heron
Latin: Ardea cocoi
Other: White-necked Heron • Garça Moura (Br) • Garza Morena (Es) • Garza Mora • Garza Cuca • Garzón
Family: Ardeidae • Herons

The Cocoi Heron is very similar to the Grey Heron we have in Europe, but the adult has a white neck. I saw it on the beach and in fields. The Cocoi Heron is present throughout Brazil and much of South America.

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Cocoi Heron - Ardea cocoi
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