Natural History

Cocoi heron

The cocoi heron (Ardea cocoi) is a species of long-legged wading bird in the heron family Ardeidae found across South America. It has predominantly pale grey plumage with a darker grey crest. A carnivore, it hunts fish and crustaceans in shallow water.

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See also

• ▸Flaviviridae
• ▸Athamanta
• ▸Hoy and West Mainland National Scenic Area

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