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White-necked Heron

(Ardea pacifica)
Alternative names: "Pacific Heron", "White-necked Crane"

Sightings

No need to go far for seeing a White-necked Heron; there are plenty along water edges almost all through the Australian continent. Seen by us around natural waters as well as artificial structures, such as dams. They are regularly found in the area of Narrabri, NSW.

Photos

White-necked Heron on the bank of a billabong 20 km south of Narrabri, New South Wales

White-necked Heron launching itself off a dead branch 20 km south of Narrabri, New South Wales

White-necked Heron gaining height

Soaring White-necked Heron from below (click on image for full-size display)

Lateral view of an immature White-necked Heron (click on image for larger version)

Lateral view of an immature White-necked Heron in flight (click on image for larger version)

Juvenile White-necked Heron seen near Walgett, NSW, in April 2009 (click on image for larger version)