Butorides striata

Striated Heron at Wellington Point, QLD

Butorides striata at Wellington Point, QLD - 19 Jul 2023
Butorides striata at Wellington Point, QLD - 19 Jul 2023
Butorides striata at Wellington Point, QLD - 19 Jul 2023
Butorides striata at Wellington Point, QLD - 19 Jul 2023
Butorides striata at Wellington Point, QLD - 19 Jul 2023
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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 previous sighting 4501599 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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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 19 Jul 2023 01:49 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Species information

  • Butorides striata Scientific name
  • Striated Heron Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 72.69m Recorded at altitude
  • 68 images trained Machine learning
  • Synonyms

    Butorides striata

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