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Striated Heron

(Butorides striatus)
Size: 45-50 cm; wing span 60-70 cm

Sightings

A Striated Heron was first spotted by us on the campus of Sultan Qaboos University near Muscat, Oman, in February 2010.

Photos

Lateral view of a Striated Heron

Striated Heron seen from behind

Striated Heron here seen flying away

Food

All egrets and herons prey on aquatic creatures in fresh water or estuaries (fish, frogs, snakes or crustaceans).

These pages are largely based on our own observations. For more salient facts on any bird species please refer to a field guide.