Is a large, slender heron with striking plumage. Reddish-brown neck with a black streak running down the front, and the head features a dark crown and a long, pointed bill that is yellowish-brown. The upperparts are dark gray with a purplish-brown hue, and the underparts are a mix of chestnut and buff. The wings are dark with reddish-brown edges, and the long legs are yellowish, ideal for wading through wetlands. Its overall appearance is more slender and elongated compared to other herons.

The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) is a large, elegant wading bird. It has a predominantly gray body with a long, slender neck and a white face. A distinctive black stripe runs from above the eye to the back of the head, ending in long black plumes. The bill is long, sharp, and yellow, ideal for catching fish. Its wings are broad and gray, with black wingtips, and the legs are long and yellowish, perfect for wading through shallow waters. The overall appearance is graceful and statuesque.

The Striated Heron is a small, stocky heron with a compact build. It has a dark gray crown and a black cap, with a short, thick neck. The back and wings are bluish-gray, while the underparts are pale gray to white. It has a short, sharp, dark-colored bill, and its legs are yellowish to greenish, with long toes adapted for wading. The eyes are bright yellow, adding to its sharp, alert appearance.

A medium-sized heron comes in two main color morphs: Dark Morph: The bird has a uniform slate-gray body with a dark gray head, neck, and wings. The bill is long, slender, and dark, often appearing black. The legs are black, and the feet are yellowish.White Morph: The bird is entirely white with the same long, slender dark bill. The legs remain black, and the feet are yellow.In both morphs, the Western Reef Heron has a long, sharp bill and a slightly hunched posture.

A medium-sized heron comes in two main color morphs: Dark Morph: The bird has a uniform slate-gray body with a dark gray head, neck, and wings. The bill is long, slender, and dark, often appearing black. The legs are black, and the feet are yellowish.White Morph: The bird is entirely white with the same long, slender dark bill. The legs remain black, and the feet are yellow.In both morphs, the Western Reef Heron has a long, sharp bill and a slightly hunched posture.

A medium-sized heron comes in two main color morphs: Dark Morph: The bird has a uniform slate-gray body with a dark gray head, neck, and wings. The bill is long, slender, and dark, often appearing black. The legs are black, and the feet are yellowish.White Morph: The bird is entirely white with the same long, slender dark bill. The legs remain black, and the feet are yellow.In both morphs, the Western Reef Heron has a long, sharp bill and a slightly hunched posture.

A small, stocky heron with distinctive plumage. It has a buff-brown body with a creamy-white face, neck, and chest. During the breeding season, the neck feathers become elongated, forming a soft crest. The wings are white. The bill is short and pointed, bluish at the base, with a dark tip, and the legs are greenish-yellow. Its overall appearance is compact.

Is a medium-sized, stocky heron with a distinct, compact build. It has a black crown and back, with gray wings and a white to pale gray underbody. The eyes are large and red. The bill is short, thick, and black, well-suited for its nocturnal hunting habits. The legs are yellowish-green. Its overall appearance is robust, with a short neck and a somewhat hunched posture when at rest.