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White faced Heron
Egretta novaehollandiae
-33.846, 151.24
Field Notes
Description:
The White-faced Heron is mostly light blue-grey in colour, with a characteristic white face. In flight, the dark flight feathers of the wing contrast with the paler grey plumage, making this bird easily identifiable when viewed from below. It has a long, slim neck and a pointed grey-black bill. The legs are long and dull yellow in colour.
Source: birdsinbackyards.net
Habitat:
White-faced Herons can be found anywhere where there is water, from tidal mudflats and coastal reefs to moist grasslands and gardens.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 26, 2012
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