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Grey Heron

Ardea cinerea

Photo by Muckpuk
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Field Notes

Description:

Looks like an Egret, but with black stripes over the eyes.

Habitat:

Sungei Buloh Wetland , mangrove area Singapore. Late morning.

Notes:

This lovely bird was perked on top of a mangrove tree.

Species ID Suggestions

Grey Heron

Ardea cinerea

Reference Link
JeffCrocombe
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Comments (5)
Muckpuk
Thank you Jeff ( and others ) I accept ID. Thanks. isn't she/ he gorgeous?
JeffCrocombe
The bird isn't white though it does appear a little pale. It is definitely a Grey Heron.
Muckpuk
Thanks for all your suggestions. I checked the Grey Heron on line it looks very similar except that they are really grey and this one was mostly white. Do they come in a white variety at a certain time of their lifespan?
lori.tas
"In ornithology, the lore is the region between the eye and bill on the side of a bird's head." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lore_%28anatomy%29
Jellis
I thought they were called plumes. Aren't lores in front of the eyes not behind?

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2013 Best Wildlife Photo
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The Biodiversity of Singapore

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PublishedOctober 19, 2013

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