Striated Heron (adult) on branch, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Tributary of Corixa Três Irmãos, Porto Três Irmãos, near Porto Jofre, Mato Grosso, Brazil (October 2023)

This image was taken during the Jaguars of the Pantanal trip organised by Natures Images and led by Mark Sisson and Pablo Cersosimo (Wild South Photography).

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Striated heron (Butorides striata) / Wikipedia
Striated Heron Butorides striata / BirdForum
Green-backed Heron Butorides striata / BirdLife International
Striated Heron Butorides striata / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 07:13
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1600
Av(Aperture Value) 6.3
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 640

Latitude 17 14 12.9 S
Longitude 56 39 20.3 W
Altitude 107.00m