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Rufous Night Heron These are native to Australia although found further north in Pacific islands. Australia,Geotagged,Nankeen night heron,Nycticorax caledonicus,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

Rufous Night Heron

These are native to Australia although found further north in Pacific islands.

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    Looks quite worried. Great shot Posted 8 months ago

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The Nankeen Night Heron

The nankeen night heron is a heron that belongs to the genus "Nycticorax" and the family Ardeidae. Due to its distinctive reddish-brown colour, it is also commonly referred to as the rufous night heron. It is primarily nocturnal and is observed in a broad range of habitats, including forests, meadows, shores, reefs, marshes, grasslands, and swamps.

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Similar species: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises
Species identified by Neptune
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Uploaded Jan 2, 2025. Captured Jan 2, 2025 08:02 in R862+QR Noah QLD, Australia.
country flag of Australia Explore Australia 13,072 4,173 3
  • NIKON D850
  • f/11.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO6400
  • 300mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.