The Tricolored Heron is a slender, active heron of coastal marshes with a distinctive white belly stripe contrasting with a dark blue-gray back and neck. It is the most energetic wading bird forager, chasing fish with dancing, pirouetting movements and spreading its wings to shade the water. The striking white stripe on the neck and belly gives it a tri-toned appearance.
Best time to see a Tricolored Heron
The best time to see a Tricolored Heron is January–July, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 43,656 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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