A self introduced species from Australia, the White-faced heron is now commonly seen throughout New Zealand on tidal flats, estuaries, coastal reefs, and grasslands - basically anywhere there is water.
The diet of the white faced heron varies a lot and includes a variety of fish, frogs, rats, insects, and other aquatic animals.
White-faced Heron, Egretta novaehollandiae, (formerly - Ardea novaehollandiae novaehollandiae), in an estuary near Hinahina along the Southern Scenic Route, Catlin's Highway, Otago, East Coast, South Island, New Zealand.
Picture: "White Faced Heron Bird Picture"
Photographer: Rolf Hicker Photography
Photo Name: nzk3s13398 - White Faced Heron Bird Picture
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