Cocoi Heron (adult) takes off, 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:
Cocoi heron (Ardea cocoi) / Wikipedia
Cocoi Heron Ardea cocoi / BirdForum
Cocoi Heron Ardea cocoi / BirdLife International
Cocoi Heron Ardea cocoi / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 07:49
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/500
Av(Aperture Value) 11
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 1000

Latitude 17 14 13.5 S
Longitude 56 39 18.7 W
Altitude 102.40m