Striated Heron (adult) crest raised, 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:
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 07:43
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2000
Av(Aperture Value) 5.6
Exposure Compensation +1/3
ISO Speed 1600

Latitude 17 14 12.9 S
Longitude 56 39 22.6 W
Altitude 87.30m