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tricolored heron (*Egretta tricolor*) eating little fish, Galveston, texas Royalty Free Stock Photo

tricolored heron (Egretta tricolor) eating fish, Galveston, Texas

A tricolored heron (Egretta tricolor) stands in shallow water in Galveston, Texas, holding a small fish in its slender, pointed beak. The bird features distinctive plumage with a mix of slate-blue, lavender, and white colors, and a long, S-shaped neck. The heron's legs are long and slender, adapted for wading. The water's surface is calm, providing a clear view of the heron's natural hunting behavior.