The Boat-billed HeronCochlearius cochlearius - colloquially known as the Boatbill - is an atypical member of the heron family. It lives in mangrove swamps from Mexico south to Peru and Brazil. It is a nocturnal bird. Its broad bill presents it with an unusual appearance. These were photographed at multiple places – Hacienda Solimar, Taracoles River and Peurto Jiminez.