arube570 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 How can I tell if this is a black or yellow crowned? No other herons were present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamRHead Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 (edited) Black-crowned...based on the mostly yellow bill that tapers to a sharp point, and the large teardrop spots on wings and mantle. Here is a good page on separating young night-herons: https://www.birdzilla.com/bird-identification/id-skill-development/bird-families/egrets-herons-similar/juvenile-night-heron-comparison.html Edited August 24, 2019 by HamRHead 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arube570 Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 Thank you very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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