Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Tricolored Heron
Aigrette tricolore
Egretta tricolor
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Tricolored Heron
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26" 66cm | 36" 91.45cm | 13oz. 668.50g | Ardeidae | Egretta tricolor |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Tricolored Heron is a wading bird, once known as the Louisiana Heron. It is seen along the eastern US states, along the southeastern coastline into Texas, through Mexico, Central and South America. It is also seen on the Caribbean Islands in the Golf of Mexico.