Egretta novaehollandiae
White-faced Heron at Yass River, NSW
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| Egretta novaehollandiae | NedJohnston | 22 Feb 2021 | |
| Ardea pacifica | SenexRugosus | 22 Feb 2021 |
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User's notes
Seems to have too much grey on the neck and head.
2 comments
22 Feb 2021
This is a White-faced Heron rather than a White-necked Heron. White-faced Herons have grey bodies and necks whereas White-necked Herons have black bodies and fully white necks.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.162452-34.886832
- Maps Rugosa
- Places Yass River, NSW
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 22 Feb 2021 01:11 PM Recorded on
- SenexRugosus Recorded by
Collections
- SenexRugosus Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Egretta novaehollandiae Colonial nesters (Herons, Cormorants, etc) Water birds Birds
Species information
- Egretta novaehollandiae Scientific name
- White-faced Heron Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1298.9m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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Synonyms
Ardea novaehollandiae
Seasonal activity
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Record quality
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- Description
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