Eastern reef heron, Egretta sacra, AV2550

Physical Description

Study skin of a small grey wading bird with black legs. Legs and neck are folded so the specimen is curled. Neck is folded at attachment to the body so the head is by the tail. The head is tilted so the beak is pointing up. Wings are folded against its sides.

Field Collection

Bora-Bora

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 130 x 140 x 340mm