🌏 Pacific reef heron (Egretta sacra) The Pacific reef heron, also known as the Eastern reef heron or Eastern reef egret, is a medium-sized heron with a unique appearance. It exhibits two distinct colour morphs: a dark morph, which is predominantly gray, and a light morph, which is entirely white. Both morphs have short, yellow legs, a brown bill, and yellow eyes. This adaptable bird inhabits coastal areas throughout the eastern Pacific, including rocky shores, mangroves, and estuaries. It is a skilled hunter, using its sharp beak to spear fish, crustaceans, and other small prey. 1.5 Flash (Edited) Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by Docujeju via Pixabay GQPS

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🌏 Australian pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus) The Australian pelican is a large waterbird found primarily in Australia. It is among the largest pelican species. These pelicans have long, straight bills that are pinkish in colour with a large throat pouch. The bill can reach up to 47 cm (18.5 in) in length, making it one of the largest bird bills in the world. Their plumage is predominantly white, with black flight feathers on their wings. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Distribution: Australia, New Guinea, Fiji, and parts of Indonesia. Class: Aves (Birds) Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Pelecanidae Genus: Pelecanus (Pelicans) Species: P. conspicillatus (Australian pelican) CC: CPDC 📷: Photo by Storme22k via Pixabay

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The Australian pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus) is a large waterbird found in Australasia. It is known for its distinctive appearance and behavior. Australian pelicans are among the largest pelican species. These pelicans have long, straight bills that are pinkish in color with a large throat pouch. The bill can reach up to 47 cm (18.5 in) in length, making it one of the largest bird bills in the world. Their plumage is predominantly white, with black flight feathers on their wings. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: DZST 📷: Photo by Click-Delete-Repeat via Pixabay 2023

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The Moluccan eclectus (Eclectus roratus) is a striking and colourful parrot species native to the Moluccan Islands in Indonesia. Male Moluccan eclectus parrots have a predominantly deep emerald green plumage. In contrast, female Moluccan eclectus parrots (pictured) are predominantly red in colour. Their beak (females) is black, their wings are a dark red with blue edges, and their abdomens are blue. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: LUMT 📷: Photo by ignartonosbg via Pixabay 2023

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