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File:Egretta novaehollandiae Tasmania 1.jpg

White-faced Heron

White-faced Heron

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A widespread and common heron across Australasia and parts of Southeast Asia, recognized by its grey body, white face, and yellow legs.
Where to spot
Almost any aquatic habitat, including freshwater wetlands, swamps, estuaries, coastal flats, farm dams, and even suburban ponds and parks across Australasia, Indonesia, and New Caledonia.
How to spot
Look for its overall grey plumage, distinct white face and throat, and yellow legs. Often seen standing motionless or slowly wading in shallow water.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active during daylight hours, commonly seen foraging.
File:Egretta novaehollandiae - Austins Ferry.jpg
File:Egretta novaehollandiae LC0249.jpg
File:Egretta novaehollandiae Tasmania 1.jpg
File:Egretta novaehollandiae Tasmania 3.jpg
File:Egretta novaehollandiae in flight - Gould's Lagoon.jpg
File:White-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) Scottsdale.jpg
File:White-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) Taveuni.jpg
File:Egretta novaehollandiae - Austins Ferry.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Egretta novaehollandiae LC0249.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Egretta novaehollandiae Tasmania 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Egretta novaehollandiae Tasmania 3.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Egretta novaehollandiae in flight - Gould's Lagoon.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) Scottsdale.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) Taveuni.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is one of the most common and widespread herons in Australia and has successfully adapted to a variety of human-modified environments.
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