RarityCommon
Height64 cm
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"Plumed Egrets sometimes hover briefly like terns before diving to catch fish."
Field Guide
Plumed Egret
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The Plumed Egret is a medium-sized waterbird native to Australia, known for its elegant white plumage and seasonal transformations. It bridges the size gap between smaller egrets and the larger Great Egret, making it a fascinating species to observe in Australia’s wetlands.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Plumed Egret has been recorded.
- Berrinba Wetlands🔥 ActiveQueensland · 14 species · 15 sightings · seen 30 days ago
- Centennial Park🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 36 species · 65 sightings · seen 3 days ago
- Central Coast Wetlands - Pioneer Dairy🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 58 species · 84 sightings · seen 2 days ago
- Hunter Wetlands Centre🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 70 species · 208 sightings · seen 8 days ago
- Mcminns Lagoon🔥 ActiveNorthern Territory · 10 species · 13 sightings · seen 16 days ago
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