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🌏 White-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) #AustralasianBirds #AustralianBirds #AsianBirds | #WhiteFacedHeron #WhiteFrontedHeron #EgrettaNovaehollandiae | #Herons #Egrets #HeronFamily #WadingBirds #WaterBirds 📷: Photo by Manubird🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds
🌏 White-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) The white-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae), also known as the white-fronted heron, is a medium-sized heron with a distinct white face and pale blue-grey plumage. It has a long, slender neck, a pointed grey-black bill, and yellow legs. In flight, its dark wing feathers contrast with its paler body. This adaptable bird is widespread throughout most of Australasia, including New Guinea, Indonesia, New Caledonia, and New Zealand, favouring any habitat near shallow water, both fresh and saltwater. White-faced herons are often seen foraging solitarily or in small groups, employing methods like stalking or standing still to catch fish, insects, and amphibians. They have a slow, bouncing flight and may roost in trees or on the ground. Their calls include a harsh croak, especially during flight. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by Manubird via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/white-faced-heron-bird-lake-heron-5792855/ VYVY
May 5, 2025 at 5:38 AM