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Rufescent Tiger-heron

Tigrisoma lineatum

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Miranda Collett
Miranda Collett

Former Airline Captain of B747, Miranda Collett, switched career in 2010 to become a wildlife conservationist, purchasing a former cattle ranch in NE Argentina.

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This medium sized heron is relatively common at Reserva Don Luis although it is very shy.

It measures between 60-65 cm, has a rufous head and back with finely barred grey wings and tail. It has a pale breast and belly with uneven dark lines running down it. The bill is long, pointed and black with a yellow cere. Legs are long and greyish.

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