Boat-billed Heron
- Scientific name
- Cochlearius cochlearius
- Family
- Ardeidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Wetland marsh
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Why it matters
The boat-billed heron is uniquely adapted to its nocturnal lifestyle with a massive, scoop-shaped bill and large eyes that allow it to forage effectively in low-light environments. Its broad wings and rounded tail make it a specialized, agile flier within the dense mangrove forests of Central and South America.
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