mostly white plumage; prominent crest feathers (Panama; 2008-06-10)


Capped Heron
Pilherodius pileatus

Native Range: Latin America

Notes: a beautiful mostly-white heron of wooded ponds and wetlands in tropical rainforests; no sexual dimorphism.

black crown; blue face and base of bill (Panama; 2008-06-10)
handsome couple (Panama; 2008-06-10)

yellowish wash on neck (Panama; 2008-06-10)