Tricolored Heron

Heron Species Types of Birds Heron Pictures

At first glance, the Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor) might be mistaken for the Great Heron.

It's a bit smaller than the Great Heron and the white feathers on the belly along with the stripe along the neck serve as key identification clues.

Their range is primarily restricted to the Atlantic and Gulf Coast coastal areas.

© 2009. Patricia A. Michaels