What bird is this?

[cardinal43]

Hello,

This bird was sitting in my gutter in Monee, IL. Can anyone help me identify this bird? Is it a heron of some type?

Thanks!

 

[groomerdave]

try kingfisher... Not sure but think that might be it. Here is a pic of one I saw a few years ago.

think snow
Dave

 

[2buckchuck]

Juvenile Black Crowned Night Heron.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-crowned_Night_Heron

Nice picture of it.

 

[maddogg]

Looks like its itching its butt.

 

[booondocker]

Juvenile black crowned night-heron

Sorry Chuck....you nailed it.

 

[cardinal43]

Thanks Chuck...got it