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Heron Species

Australia contains 6 birds of Heron species. These include Great-billed Heron, Nankeen Night Heron, Pacific Heron, and 3 others.

Image of Great-billed Heron

Great-billed Heron

Ardea sumatrana

Image of Nankeen Night Heron

Nankeen Night Heron

Nycticorax caledonicus

Image of Pacific Heron

Pacific Heron

Ardea pacifica

Image of Pied Heron

Pied Heron

Egretta picata

Image of Striated Heron

Striated Heron

Butorides striata

Image of White-faced Heron

White-faced Heron

Egretta novaehollandiae