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🌎 Whistling Heron (Syrigma sibilatrix)

The Whistling Heron is a medium-sized heron found in South America. Its appearance is notable for its pale bluish-grey body, cinnamon-coloured neck, and a striking black crown with plumes. It also has a unique pink bill with a black tip.

Unlike most herons, it is often found in drier grasslands and pastures in addition to wetlands. It is a solitary or paired bird, known for its slow, deliberate movements while foraging. Its name comes from the distinct, shrill whistle it produces, especially during flight. 2.5 Flash (Edited)

Two subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Beto_MdP via Pixabay
https://pixabay.com/photos/whistling-heron-chiffon-7536089/

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🌎 Whistling heron (Syrigma sibilatrix)

The Whistling heron is a medium-sized heron of South America. They are found in seasonally flooded savanna, but also in any suitable waterlogged terrain, most importantly with some tree cover to roost in. Predominantly grey birds, their crowns and crests are most often black and the upper wing coverts are cinnamon-colored. Their bills are pink with blue to violet at the base, merging with likewise-coloured bare skin around the eyes. Their legs are greenish-grey and relatively short. Two subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Beto_MdP via Pixabay

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