Family
Ardeidae
Description
Our only heron with black bill and legs, white head and neck, and slaet-grey to blackish body, wings and tail; dark spots down centre of foreneck, some streaks below. Breeding plumage: maroon plumes on back and wings. Immature: more buffy white.
Habits
Diurnal,
Habitat
Coastal Wetlands, Areas of shallow water; fresh waters generally; wet fields; floodplains; inland water; rarely salt or brackish waters.
Breeding
Breeds throughout year depending on food. 4 to 6; pale bluish green, nest bulky platform of sticks in a tree. Incubation by both sexes.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Carnivore, Fish; small reptiles; freshwater molluscs; frogs; aquatic insects.
Details
Common Name: |
White-necked Heron, Pacific Heron |
Scientific Name: |
Ardea pacifica |
Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Ciconiiformes |
Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
1050 mm. |
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