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Butorides striata
1 Striated Heron at Wellington Point, QLD
Identification history
| Butorides striata | 25 Jul 2023 | Liam.m | ||
| Egretta novaehollandiae | 25 Jul 2023 | CarbonAI | ||
| Butorides striata | 25 Jul 2023 | TimL |
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User's notes
This and following sighting 4501600 shows the bird very successfully hunting for crabs and small fish as the tide receded across the bay. It had the technique of gradually crouching lower and lower as it slowly approached its prey until it was crouched in the water and within striking distance.
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Location information
- Coordinates 153.238798-27.463842
- Places Wellington Point, QLD
Species information
- Butorides striata Scientific name
- Striated Heron Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Rare or uncommon Native
- Non-Invasive
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 19 Jul 2023 01:46 PM Recorded on
- TimL Recorded by
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