Family
Ardeidae
Description
Pale-grey heron with white face and yellow legs. Immature: paler; less white on face; legs greenish yellow.
Habits
Diurnal,
Habitat
Forest Coastal Grassland Wetlands, Frequents lakes; swamps; estuaries; mangroves; dams; tidal mudflats and grasslands throughout Australia.
Breeding
Breeds most of the year, depending on food supplies. 3 to 6; pale bluish green, nest of sticks in trees. Incubation 24-26 days by both sexes, young fledge in 40 days.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Carnivore, Aquatic animals and insects; Crustaceans; squid; fish; insects; amphibians; spiders; snails and worms.
Details
| Common Name: |
White-faced Heron |
Scientific Name: |
Egretta (Ardea) novaehollandiae |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Ciconiiformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
| Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
650-690 mm. |
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