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White-Faced Heron
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Egretta novaehollandiae
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Range
Australasia, including New Guinea, Torres Strait, Indonesia, New Zealand and most of Australia
The white-faced heron, also known as the white-fronted heron, is a common bird throughout most of Australasia, including New Guinea, the islands of Torres Strait, Indonesia, New Zealand and all but the driest areas of Australia. It is a medium-sized heron, pale, slightly bluish-grey, with yellow legs and white facial markings (Wikipedia, general species account).
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- Where is the White-Faced Heron found?
- Australasia, including New Guinea, Torres Strait, Indonesia, New Zealand and most of Australia