Ardea cocoi
The Cocoi Heron is a rather grand bird, standing up to 127 cm tall and reaching 195 cm in wingspan. Its body is predominantly light grey, contrasting with a white neck and black crown. The long, sharp yellow bill and black legs complete its striking appearance.
Both sexes look similar, with no significant seasonal plumage changes. Juveniles have a duller plumage, lacking the bold black markings of adults and showing a greyish bill.
Length
95cm to 127cm
Wingspan
170cm to 195cm
Weight
1.9kg to 2.8kg
Males and females have similar plumage
Primary Colour
Grey White
Secondary Colour
Black
Beak Colour
Yellow
Leg Colour
Black
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
Cocoi Herons are widely distributed across South America, from Colombia and Venezuela to Argentina and Chile. They inhabit a variety of freshwater and coastal wetlands, including marshes, swamps, mangroves, and the edges of lakes and rivers.
While primarily resident in most of their range, some populations in the southern parts of South America may move northward during the austral winter.
Up to 2,500 meters
Tropical, Subtropical
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