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Pacific Heron

Ardea pacifica

Photo by KerryHawkins
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large glossy black heron with white neck spotted down the centre and with white spots on leading edge of wings visible in flight.

Habitat:

Will occur anywhere on mainland Australia in a suitable habitat in wetlands. Rarely encountered in Tasmania.

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