The large eye has a dark brown iris with a greenish-yellow eyelid. Solitary, living in swamps with thick shrubbery or forests near freshwater lagoons and rivers. Ranges over a wide area from Mexico through Central and South America. The Boat-billed Heron's secretive behavior has meant that until recently, little more was known about it than the colors in its plumage. It also rattles or claps its bill.
Pairs make a platform of sticks for a nest in midsummer.
Two to four eggs are laid. Upon hatching, the nestlings have a short, triangular bill. Our Birds Page Read our Mission Statement. The National Aviary is an accredited organization funded by the Allegheny Regional Asset District. Web Site Design by HighVision Studio .