This immature rufescent tiger heron (Tigrisoma lineatum) is quite hard to see when it’s standing still among the branches seen here.
As with the adults they first freeze into a stretched posture when they feel disturbed, and takes to the wings if the disturbance increases. This one first stretched really high and made a nice and slim sculpture, but soon walked inside the branches for that safe feeling.
It sounds like this:
The weird night call:
Alarm call:
Last updated on 8 November 2024