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Great-billed Heron

Great-billed Heron

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A very large, dark heron of coastal and marine habitats in Southeast Asia and Australasia, distinguished by its immense, heavy bill.
Where to spot
Coastal areas, mangroves, tidal mudflats, coral reefs, and large estuaries throughout Southeast Asia and Australasia.
How to spot
Look for its very large size, overall dark grey plumage, and exceptionally large, heavy bill. Often seen standing motionless, waiting for fish.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active during low tide when coastal foraging grounds are exposed.
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File:Ardea sumatrana -Palawan, Philippines-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ardea sumatrana 195843670.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ardea sumatrana 339857465.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ardea sumatrana 365158843.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ardea sumatrana 365158858.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ardea sumatrana sumatrana 129768868.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Great-billed Heron (Ardea sumatrana) (30535679873).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Great-billed Heron (Ardea sumatrana) (31343298675).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This heron is well-adapted to saltwater environments, often found stalking prey among mangroves and on coral reefs.
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