Grumpy beauty

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laurius
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Grumpy beauty

Once again I was walking by the river Torrens in Adelaide and found this grumpy beauty.

So what is the current name for this bird - Rufous or Nankeen Night Heron?

Araminta
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O my god, this Rufous Night Heron looks a lot like some people we all meet every day, but wouldn't you be grumpy, if you only had one leg? Great find, great photo! M-L

M-L

Qyn
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I have only known this as the Nankeen Night Heron although I have seen it with the "Rufous" bit tacked on the front - has the name changed? Lovely photograph as well - well captured.

Ha ha, Araminta - great comment! When I lived in Clifton Hill, VIC I would often see these birds in a similar position - usually very still and perched on a log overhanging Merri Creek.

Alison
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birdie
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Lovely shots .... their colouring is gorgeous and the grumpy outlook just adds to it

Sunshine Coast Queensland

Owen1
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Love them. Good detail and classic pose for this species.

Cheers, Owen.

cathshane

Lovely shot of the Nankeen Night Heron, what a beauty.

Birdgirl2009
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The subtle colours are lovely

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