Other Names: plume bird
Length: 27-32 in.
Wingspan: about 46 in.
Weight: may be over one lb.
Age: one banded bird found after 12 yrs.
Voice: generally silent but utters guttural croaks and low clucking sounds
Food: has characteristic manner of dashing or lurching when feeding; rakes bottom of shallow water to stir up prey; small fish, frogs, tadpoles.