Bare-throated Tiger-Heron close-up, Sierpe River, Costa Rica

Rio Sierpe, Costa Rica (January 2016)

Access to Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge for guests is via boat transfer from Sierpe. During the boat trip there is a good opportunity to spot birds along the Sierpe River.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Bare-throated tiger heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum) / Wikipedia
Bare-throated Tiger Heron Tigrisoma mexicanum / Bird Forum
Bare-throated Tiger-Heron Tigrisoma mexicanum / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 8:48
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2500
Av(Aperture Value) 3.2
Exposure Compensation +1
ISO Speed 200