BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON EATS EEL-LIKE SALAMANDER
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ก.ค. 2023
- Black-crowned night heron eats an eel-like salamander "an amphiuma salamander" at Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland, Florida. The night heron persists for nearly an hour uncoiling and separating this salamander from the debris it is wrapped around, eventually swallowing the lifeless salamander whole. This amphiuma is likely about 2 feet long, having four tiny nearly useless (front and hind) legs unlike siren salamanders that have two forelimbs. Normally feeding between evening and early morning, this opportunistic night heron finds this meal "fit for a king" in the middle of the afternoon.
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OMG! So wonderful! I really love this! Thank you so much!
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I like this bird thanks for sharing awesome video.
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Awesome footage just great! That was quite a meal! Gulp!
Thank you so much for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it! It was definitely a case of “right place at the right time!”
Thank you for recording and posting this valuable educational video.
Thank you for watching! I’m so glad it was helpful!
Amazing footage! That looks like a large (a fully grown one? salamander/eel/fish the bird caught!
The salamander was struggling, but the hungry Heron managed to fully consume (alive?!) it all okay? It looked like the unlucky thing was still desperately wriggling going inside too!
I wonder, does the large sea creature stand any chance of escaping if eaten in that condition? Maybe it can turn around inside the elastic throat/stomach and has a chance of survival here.
Thank you so much! It’s actually an amphiuma salamander, I’m guessing it was about 2 feet long, one of the smaller varieties. I think by the time the night heron swallowed it the salamander had passed…the whole process took nearly an hour. I don’t think there’s any chance of something once consumed escaping, or at least I havn’t seen it yet! Thanks for your interest!
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Читала,неопытная,молодая цапля,заглатывала змею живую,когда она накланялась,змея,уж,живые аыподали из ее горла.старые цапли,прежде чем проглатить змею,убивали ее,взмахивая ею,как кнутом об землю.
Great video captured , smart bird's
Thank you!
Registro fantástico!
thank you so much!
Nice find and good work!
thanks Roger! It was very unexpected!
E hingieniza muito bem antes de consumir, lava varias vezes, pra ela a hingienização é fundamental
You can never be too careful! 😁
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That salamander is called an amphiuma. They can get quite long and have a nasty bite. People have reported needing stiches after receiving bites from it. They are also a favorite food for red-bellied mudsnakes.
Thank you for watching and providing more info about amphiumas. I had to re-watch the video multiple times to be sure it had 4 legs - so difficult to see, but they’re there!
Amazing video thanks ☺️
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I liked the video very much, thanks you for sharing, stay safe, stay blessed
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Fantastic ❤
thank you!
Nature's wonders never cease to amaze! 🌿 The Black-Crowned Night Heron showcasing its incredible hunting skills as it skillfully captures and devours an eel-like salamander is truly a sight to behold. Mother Nature's intricate dance of predator and prey unfolds in this mesmerizing video, reminding us of the delicate balance within our ecosystems. Nature is indeed full of surprises and this footage captures one of its captivating moments. 🦢🐍
Thank you for watching, enjoying, and commenting on the footage I was fortunate to get of a night heron's determined hunt for food. Night herons are typically so elusive - this was a moment I'll never forget!
That will eat a baby bunny if it's available they are tremendous hunters
Good video, thanks for sharing
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Awesome video.
We humans are lucky to have evolved with forks, knife, and diner plates 😂😂😂
Thanks so much! It sure seems a lot easier (and quicker) to eat with utensils! 😂
the only useful utensil is the spoon which u didn't mention. Tthe rest are tools for showing off )
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adapted no such thing as evolution
I love how it cleans before eating 😉
Yes! The night heron also makes the amphiuma flatter and slicker for easier passage down throat. Thank you for watching!
Amazing video!
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Need an ice cold beer to wash it down ?
Great capture / Great video
😂 Too funny! Thanks for watching - glad you enjoyed the video!
Мощный желудок у птички.
Yes, this night heron's stomach is flexible and able to manage a sizable feast!
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Спасибо за ответ. Я так и думал, что это цапля.
А рыба - это угорь?
You're welcome! The bird is a black-crowned night heron and its prey is an amphiuma (eel-like salamander).@@user-dg3zl3id4m
Espectacular vídeo, super like👍👍👍
Thank you so much and thank you for watching!
Did it wash, cleaned the salamander before eating it? So hygienic.
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Didn't look like an easy meal. You sure find them, good job.
Thanks Frank! The heron definitely had to work for this meal - it took almost an hour of wrangling!
Wonderful and abundant.
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HERON의 장어 사냥이 정말 치밀하고 집념이 강합니다. 이런 영상을 올려줘 고마운 일이죠.
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Теперь неделю можно не кушать 😊
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so excellent 👍👍👍
Thank you!
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Determined and persistent perfectionist! 😁
Glorias a Deus Criador dessa natureza tão perfeita
Vídeo incrível !!!
Parabéns.
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He worked hard for that meal. Lol
No doubt about that! 😁
Great job...
thank you!
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Beautiful birds eating fish 🐠 thanks you 👍👍👍
Thank you for watching! Yes, they are beautiful birds!
what fish?
@@brazilpaesyou are correct - there was no fish. The night heron was eating an amphiuma (type of salamander). I was acknowledging that the night heron is a beautiful bird.
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Cool video, but most people do not read or understand the description. They still think it was an eel 🙂
Thank you - I'm so glad you liked it! Yes, I noticed that many people still think it's an eel. I researched before posting to make sure I knew what it was. I'm so glad you read the description - thank you for taking the time!
Wow.
Amozing video
thank you so much!
great 😊😊😊
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Yes, after that effort night heron deserves a good sleep!
Gran luchador
Yes, the night heron sure proved its mightiness with this battle!
Their way of eating is very similar to that of Komodo dragons
4 minute Fast Food..
Fresh Catch..
This "fast food" actually took about 45 minutes! 😁
Amazing hunt!
Yes, it truly was!!
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Yes, the night heron sure did catch a big one...and it ate the whole thing too!
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Wow ❤
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Wow amazing video
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Very nice video 👍💟💝💝💟🇧🇩✌
Thank you!
Heron strength more than size.
Yes!
For the bird it’s like the whopper in BK.
…or the Big Mac at McDonald’s! 😂
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잘 보고 갑니다
That's wild!
Thank you! It sure was exciting to capture!
A big meal worth catching.
Yes, and patiently waiting for the right moment to swallow!
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鳥の視覚ってどうなっているんでしょうね？
あそこから、水底にいる魚が見えるから掴まえられるのだろうしね。凄い。
あと、あの体で丸呑みなのも凄い。どんな内臓と消化能力なんだろう。胃もたれしないのかな？
水鳥は河合区見えるけれど、意外と残忍だよね。
Night herons have huge, widely separated eyes which give them superior vision over a variety of natural light levels. They also have a flexible neck that can extend and widen significantly when catching prey. They will take their time making sure prey is incapacitated before swallowing whole. Birds have higher metabolic rates than humans which means they can digest faster. Herons have a flexible esophagus and a loose and stretchable stomach. They have strong digestive acids that dissolve bones that make their feces white and limey with dissolved calcium. They have a pancreas and liver that releases bile, insulin, and glucagon to aid in breaking down food and providing necessary sugars for energy.
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Good video
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Как эта еда ей поместилась ?
They are very flexible and stretchable! 😁
Wow
Thank you for watching! It was definitely one of those moments you don't expect - I said the same thing...wow!
Wow....
It was quite a sight to see!
Oh My God!
Petisco delicioso 😂
Yes, it is! 😁
The hero bird try eat.
Good food.
Full many days.
Bye..Bye.
Thank you.
From THAILAND.
Yes, I think he will be full for many days! Thank you for watching from Thailand!
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...night heron's reward after a long fought struggle!
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It's not a salamander! Just an eel!
It sells better putting salamander
What about eel current???
It’s an amphiuma (salamander) - look closely for its 4 tiny legs! 😁
Definitely worked for that meal
absolutely!
Great small bird eating large eel.
It was an amazing experience watching this happen.
Video nice
thank you!
와! 저큰 민물장어 한마리를 통채로 먹다니...그래서 장수하는감?
Good question - nice thought! The amphiuma at least provided a healthy meal for the night heron...one that would keep him full for awhile!
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I can't believe the bird ate the whole thing.
I was pretty amazed too and waited around a little while afterwards to see if he/she could keep it all down! 😂🤣
Pássaro inteligente lutando pela sua presa.
Very true! Thank you for watching!
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Lol, those eels are so slimy that the night Herron had to take the taste out of its mouth using water grass n all after the big gulp?
😂Possibly!
They are nasty, but incredible hunters at the same time.
I would add that they have such an innocent look, until they're on the hunt for food! Even their eyes look redder than normal when they are after prey.
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People don't realize what these birds will eat especially Great blue Herons they will down a baby bunny in a heartbeat if it moves eat it
So true! I have seen great blue herons tackle a lot! However, on rare occasions I have seen them release their prey if it was too big to swallow. This night heron feasting on something so large was a first for me. I assumed it would be managed, but you never know until there’s nothing sticking out of the beak!
The heron should have tried electric eel, would have had an electrifying experience. 😅
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Thank you for watching!
Missed the surrounding views
It was a hard day for that heron.
...but, worth every bit of effort in the end! 😉
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На сегодня план выполнен ....!
absolutely!
Esta garza es capaz de tragar enteras piezas de gran tamaño
Yes, thanks to a throat and esophagus that can stretch!
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It was amazing to watch!
This is not salamander, it doesn’t have four legs. it is an eel living in rivers or lakes areas.
Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts. This is an "amphiuma" an aquatic salamander, eel-like in appearance so legs are difficult to find but they're there if you look closely.
Ooooh, that looks like the heron caught a siren...
Actually, the night heron caught an amphiuma (a salamander species)
@MichelleSiefkenPhotography Actually, it's specifically a Black-crowned Night Heron, and since this footage was captured in Florida, the prey item has a high chance of being a siren....which is an aquatic salamander (Sirenidae).
As the bird is dragging the amphibian through the water and then flipping it, hard to see presence or absence of appendages behind the gills. That's what I'm looking for and cannot see during all the action.