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Little Heron (Butorides atricapilla)
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Little Heron little_heron_316869.psd

Photo of Little Heron in flight. Bright orange feet are characteristic of birds in breeding plumage.

ID: 316869
Photographer: © Ian Montgomery
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Location: Lane Cove National Park New South Wales Australia
Date & Time: Wed, May 6, 2026 2:39:37 PM

Original size (pixels): width 3600, height 2400

Aperture: f8.0
Shutter Speed: 1/1024 sec
Focal Length: 500.0 mm

The Striated Heron has been split into two species: the Little Heron of Africa, Asia and Australasia and the Striated Heron of South America.

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Gallery revised on Sunday, May 17, 2026