Cocoi heron
Ardea cocoi
The cocoi heron (Ardea cocoi) is a species of long-legged wading bird in the heron family Ardeidae found across South America.
About the Cocoi heron
The cocoi heron (Ardea cocoi) is a species of long-legged wading bird in the heron family Ardeidae found across South America. It has predominantly pale grey plumage with a darker grey crest. A carnivore, it hunts fish and crustaceans in shallow water.
Fun Facts About Cocoi heron
- It has predominantly pale grey plumage with a darker grey crest.
- A carnivore, it hunts fish and crustaceans in shallow water.
Conservation Status
The Cocoi heron is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | heron |
| Genus | Ardea |
| Species | Ardea cocoi |
Range & Habitat
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