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White-faced Heron

Egretta novaehollandiae

Description:

The White-faced Heron is relatively small and pale blue-grey. The forehead, crown, chin and upper throat are white. The crown pattern is variable.

Habitat:

The White-faced Heron is found throughout most of Australasia, including New Guinea, the islands of Torres Strait, Indonesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, the islands of the sub-Antarctic, and all but the driest areas of Australia.

Notes:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-faced...

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1 Comment

keithfleig98
keithfleig98 12 years ago

almost looks like a peacock

Steve A
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Steve A

2546, New South Wales, Australia

Spotted on Jun 11, 2011
Submitted on Jun 13, 2011

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