A coastal hunter with two colour forms — dark grey or white — often seen alone, quietly fishing among rocks.
Eastern Reef Egret
Egretta sacra
Photo: Stephen Goldsworthy
Photo: Stephen Goldsworthy
Photo: Stephen Goldsworthy
Photo: Stephen Goldsworthy
Bird Description:
Special features:
Stealthy behaviour, contrasting colour morphs
Did you know?:
Eastern Reef Egrets are masters of stealth, standing motionless before striking at fish or crabs.
View more information on this bird at Birdlife Australia: https://www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Egretta-sacra
Habitat: Coastal
Location: 1770-Foreshore, 1770-Joseph Banks Cons Park Nth, 1770-Sandbar, Deepwater NP, Eurimbula NP, Ocean Beaches
Size: Large
Type of bird: Shorebirds, Waders