This bird was all black except for a white neck and a yellow beek. It was about 2/3 feet long, 1/2 feet tall, and 1/3 feet wide. Is was sitting on a pole for about 15 minutes before it flew off down a lagoon.
Myakka River State Park
Myakka River State Park
Not sure what species this is, but I would like to know if anyone can identify it. I was tending to its nest.