Boat-Billed Herons Cochlearius cochlearius
ORIGIN:
South America
HABITAT:
Mangroves, marshes and tropical rainforests throughout Central and South America
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
1 pound
Length: 20 inches long; wingspan of 30 inches
DIET:
Fish, shrimp and insects; they can also feed on small mammals and amphibians
PREDATORS:
Snakes, foxes, and raptors
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Wings open, calling, and snapping
REPRODUCTION:
Lays two to four eggs; Incubation 21- 26 days
THREATS:
Habitat loss and pollution
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
8.8 years
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