Great-billed Heron
A species of Great herons Scientific name : Ardea sumatrana Genus : Great herons
Great-billed Heron, A species of Great herons
Botanical name: Ardea sumatrana
Genus: Great herons
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Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Description
The great-billed heron is a large bird, typically standing 115 cm (45 in) tall and weighing up to 2.6 kg (5.7 lb). It is larger than the purple heron, which it resembles in appearance, although it is larger and darker. The plumage is largely dark grey above. In flight, it has a uniform dark grey upperwing. The flight is slow, with its neck retracted. This is characteristic of herons and bitterns, and distinguishes them from storks, cranes and spoonbills, which extend their necks. The species feeds in shallow water, spearing fish with its long, sharp bill. It will wait motionless for prey, or slowly stalk its victim. 
Size
1.2 m
Feeding Habits
Great-billed Heron primarily consumes fish, crabs, and other crustaceans, favoring large prey given its size and bill. As a solitary feeder, great-billed Heron forages at low tide in shallow waters and is mostly active during crepuscular hours in the non-breeding season.
Habitat
The great-billed Heron primarily inhabits coastal areas and shows a preference for environments such as mangroves with tall trees, tidal mudflats, estuaries, coastal swamps, and rivers. It can also be found along beaches, in (coral) lagoons, monsoon rainforests, and on small islands. Occasionally, the great-billed Heron ventures further inland along rivers, making use of habitats like billabongs, rocky gorges, swamps, and creeks.
Dite type
Piscivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
The great-billed heron has a very large range, occurring in much of coastal Southern Asia and Australasia including Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Its habitats are largely coastal such as islands, coral reefs, mangroves, large rivers. However, occasionally, it can be found inland in shallow ponds.
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pelicans and Relatives Family
Herons Genus
Great herons Species
Great-billed Heron 
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