Great-Billed Heron

Great-Billed Heron is a large wading bird of the heron family, resident from Southeast Asia to Papua New Guinea and Australia. It typically stands 115 cm tall and weighs up to 2.6 kg. It resembles the purple heron in appearance, although it is larger and darker, with plumage largely dark grey above (Wikipedia, general species account). The species is a wading bird of the heron family, resident from southeast Asia to Papua New Guinea and Australia. (Wikipedia, general species account).

It will wait motionless for prey, or slowly stalk its victim. However, occasionally, it can be found inland in shallow ponds. The species is a large bird, typically standing 115 cm (45 in) tall and weighing up to 2.6 kg (5.7 lb). It resembles the purple heron in appearance, although it is larger and darker. The plumage is largely dark grey above. In flight, it has a uniform dark grey upperwing. (Wikipedia, general species account).