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White-faced Heron
jmorlan

White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae novaehollandiae)

This is an immature which lacks the adult's distinct white face. Formerly accidental this species recently colonized New Zealand with nesting first confirmed in 1941. The second nest was in 1946 and the third in 1952. Colonization continued rapidly in the 1960's and this species is now the most common heron in New Zealand. Adams (2013) recognizes the smaller race E. n. nana confined to New Caledonia and the Loyalty Islands; while Clements/eBird & HBW recognizes the darker E. n. parryi from NW Australia. However geographic variation is slight and HANZAB, IOC & H&M4 all consider the species to be monotypic. This species is sometimes placed in the genus "Ardea."
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Location
Queens Park, Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand
Date taken
4 January 2017
Scientific name
Egretta novaehollandiae novaehollandiae
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
delia todd
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Such nice looking herons these Joe.

That's a super picture you've taken of this youngster lad - very well done.
 

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