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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| White-faced Heron Egretta novaehollandiae | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
| Bird Family : | "Egrets and Herons" Ardeidae |
| Description : | Common local species. Length 70cm. Large flocks in winter. Eats small crustaceans, insects and frogs. |
| Typical Habitat : | Wetlands including intertidal flats, beaches and saltpans. |
| Distribution : | Common Australia wide, except arid interior. |
| Migration : | Resident / winter migrant / non-breeding in local area. Main breeding season, September to January. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (13) .. observations (5) .. habitats seen (5) .. |
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