About the Cocoi Heron
The cocoi heron 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Ardea cocoi |
| Species Codes | cocher1, COHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cocoi Heron belong to?
The Cocoi Heron (Ardea cocoi) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Cocoi Heron?
The cocoi heron 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....
Where can I report a Cocoi Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Cocoi Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cocher1, or on iNaturalist.
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