Pied Heron
Pied Heron
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A small, distinctive heron of Australasia, characterized by its pied (black and white) plumage and a shaggy crest during breeding.
Where to spot
Freshwater wetlands, floodplains, rice paddies, and grasslands, mostly in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.
How to spot
Easily identified by its black head, back, and wings contrasting with white underparts. Look for its shaggy crest during breeding season.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active during daylight hours, often seen wading in shallow water.
Where to spot
Freshwater wetlands, floodplains, rice paddies, and grasslands, mostly in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.
How to spot
Easily identified by its black head, back, and wings contrasting with white underparts. Look for its shaggy crest during breeding season.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active during daylight hours, often seen wading in shallow water.
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The Pied Heron often feeds in association with larger waterbirds, benefiting from the disturbances they create, which stir up prey.
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