StatusNative
RarityFairly Common
Height91 cm
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"Pacific Herons sometimes steal prey from ibises and raptors."
Field Guide
Pacific Heron
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The Pacific Heron, also known as the White-necked Heron, is a large, elegant waterbird found across most of Australia. Instantly recognizable by its contrasting white neck and head against a dark slate-grey body, this heron is a familiar sight in wetlands, farm dams, and flooded paddocks. Its ability to appear suddenly in new areas after rain highlights its nomadic nature.
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