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Heliopais personatus
Basic stats
Diet
Fish, crustaceans, insects, small invertebrates
Habitat
Forested rivers, mangroves, swamp streams
Range
South and Southeast Asia
Clutch size
4–6 eggs
Incubation period
About 25–27 days
Size
Medium (48–56cm)
Wingspan
~60–65cm
Weight
~400–500g
A shy, cormorant-like waterbird with a black facial mask, yellow bill and lobed toes, swimming low in the water along quiet forested rivers and mangrove creeks.
One of the world's rarest waterbirds and Critically endangered, with only occasional and unconfirmed records from Borneo reflecting its rare/accidental status here as much as its global collapse.
