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Ardea sumatrana
Basic stats
Diet
Fish, crabs
Habitat
Mangrove-lined coasts, larger rivers
Range
Southeast Asia to northern Australia
Clutch size
2 eggs
Incubation period
About 28 days (typical for large herons)
Size
Very large (115cm)
Wingspan
~155–165cm
Weight
~1.8–2.2kg
The largest heron in the region, with a massive bill and greyish-brown plumage, found along mangrove-lined coasts and larger rivers.
A wary, mostly solitary hunter of fish and crabs, typically flushing at a considerable distance and flying off with slow, heavy wingbeats — a genuinely impressive bird when seen well.
