Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)

Widespread in NC but common only at the coast. In flight, note that only the feet (not feet and legs) protrude beyond the tail.
Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)
Brunswick Co., NC
24 Nov 2007
Brunswick Co., NC
24 Nov 2007

Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)
Brunswick Co., NC
24 Nov 2007
Brunswick Co., NC
24 Nov 2007

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