About the White-faced Heron
The white-faced heron also known as the white-fronted heron, and incorrectly as the grey heron, or blue crane, is a common bird throughout most of Australasia, including New Guinea, the islands of Torres Strait, Indonesia, New Zealand, and all but the driest areas of Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Egretta novaehollandiae |
| Species Codes | whfher1, WFHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-faced Heron belong to?
The White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the White-faced Heron?
The white-faced heron also known as the white-fronted heron, and incorrectly as the grey heron, or blue crane, is a common bird throughout most of Australasia, including New Guinea, the islands of Torres Strait, Indonesia, New Zealand, and all but the driest areas of Australia....
Where can I report a White-faced Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of White-faced Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whfher1, or on iNaturalist.
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