Capped Heron

Capped Heron (Pilherodius pileatus) perched on a branch at a farm in Timehri
Capped Heron (Pilherodius pileatus) perched on a branch at a farm in Timehri
Capped Heron (Pilherodius pileatus) perched on a branch at a farm in Timehri

The Capped Heron is mostly white with a distinctive black crown, but during nesting season their plumage becomes tinged with yellow.

They are usually found feeding alone at steams, creeks or in puddles on small fish, aquatic insects and frogs.