Great-billed Heron

Great-billed Heron

Ardea sumatrana

Least Concern

Aves · Pelecaniformes · Ardeidae

About

The great-billed heron is a wading bird of the heron family, resident from southeast Asia to Papua New Guinea and Australia.

Fun Fact

The great-billed heron is a large bird, typically standing 115 cm (45 in) tall and weighing up to 2.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range, occurring in much of coastal Southern Asia and Australasia including Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance