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Tricolored Heron Range Map

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Range Map for Tricolored Heron

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Migration

Resident to medium-distant migrant. In the north along the Atlantic Coast, individuals migrate south, whereas those along the Gulf Coast are primarily year-round residents, although some may also migrate farther south.

Map data are provided by NatureServe in collaboration with Robert Ridgely, James Zook, The Nature Conservancy - Migratory Bird Program, Conservation International - CABS, World Wildlife Fund - US, and Environment Canada - WILDSPACE.

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