Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor), Paloma Ranch, Maricopa County, AZ, Maricopa County

This immature Tricolored Heron was discovered and photographed by Bill Grossi on 03 September 2010.

Tricolored Heron is a casual visitor to Arizona, most often in summer. This bird represents at least the third documented report for Arizona in 2010.

Contrast between dark breast and white belly unique among North American herons in all plumages.

03 September 2010, photos by Bill Grossi

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