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Pacific Reef Heron
drkishore

Pacific Reef Heron (Egretta sacra)

I believe this to be a white morph of the Pacific Reef Heron because on few occasions it was perched beside the dark morph... it could be Intermediate egret... Possibly!!! But if I am right then another lifer!!! The Pacific Reef Egret displays non-sexual dimorphism, with the majority being dark/charcoal grey, and a minority being white. I am open to suggestions and corrections so please be free to give your opinions!!!
Habitat
Coastal waters
Location
Andaman Islands, India
Date taken
Jan 15, 2019
Scientific name
Egretta sacra
Equipment used
Nikon D750, Sigma 150-600S
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Couldn't tell you but I can tell you how beautiful this image is Kish!
 
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Two lovely images of this wonderful Heron showing two morphs ... proportionate bill size and the shape as well go in favor of this being the pale morph ...
Congratulations, Kishore ...
 
Wonderful photo, Kish!! for me the thick leg make this definitely a reef heron. lucky you to see both morphs!! many thanks for sharing!
 
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Brilliant capture of this unusual Pacific Reed Heron in the White morph Kish, congratulations again Doc. Tfs.
 
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LOL I'm glad Alok knows.... I've never seen either, so not a clue on what the difference is Kish!!

That's a lovely picture you've got of these beautiful herons my friend. Very well done lad.
 
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Great to see the dark morph and white morph together. Another fabulous setting with excellent focusing. Superb Fish! TFS!
 
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Yes, the Intermediate is a lot daintier than this one. Congratulations on these two Reef-Egrets (as we call them!).
 

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