PACIFIC (EASTERN) REEF HERON Egretta sacra

Formerly known as Eastern Reef-heron (or Egret), the current name is a bit of a misnomer, since it occurs from the Indian Ocean to Australia. A second race occurs on New Caledonia and the Loyalty Islands, whether this is a valid taxon is unknown. The bird is always found coastally, unlike Dimorphic.

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