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Pied Heron

Ardea picata

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Field Notes

Description:

The Pied Heron is grey with a yellow bill and legs. The top of the head and crest is black and face and neck are white. Immature are brown or grey above with no crest and have white head, neck and

Habitat:

Fresh water lake

Notes:

Food:
fish, frogs, crustaceans, insects.

Breeding:
The Pied Heron builds a platform of sticks in a tree. They nest in colonies - often with other species of heron. Three to six blue-white eggs are laid.

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Extraordinary study Mac. Truly wonderful bird and beautiful images!
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2016

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