Herons

Herons (Rhynochetus jubatus): Kagu birds, unique birds of New Caledonia

The Kagu (Rhynochetus jubatus), commonly known as the Kagu, is a fascinating bird native to New Caledonia, an island gr...

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2026-01-12
Herons (Rhynochetus jubatus): Kagu birds, unique birds of New Caledonia

Boat-billed egret (Cochlearius cochlearius): The "spoon-beaked" hunter of the mangroves

The Boat-billed Heron, also known as the Broad-billed Heron, is the sole member of the genus *Cochlearius* in the famil...

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2026-01-12

10 species of egrets - names and characteristics

Herons (Ardeidae) are waterbirds widely distributed throughout the world, typically solitary in nature. This article in...

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2026-01-12
10 species of egrets - names and characteristics