The boat-billed heron is named for its wide flattened beak and its similarity to the hull of a boat. This species diet consists of fish, and small vertebrates such as amphibians and crustaceans. The boat-billed heron ranges from southern Mexico throughout much of tropical South America.nnSpecifications:nn1:1 scalenPolyurethane resin castn2-part skull (separate cranium and jaw)nnSkull Length 11.5 cm (4.5 in.)nnSkull Width 4.4 cm (1.7 in.)nSkull Height 4 cm (1.6 in.)