Bare-throated Tiger-Heron (juvenile), 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 8:46
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2500
Av(Aperture Value) 3.2
Exposure Compensation +1
ISO Speed 200