Wildlife Directory
Like you and I, every wild creature has a story relating to their behavior and place in the eco-system. Here is an ever growing list of Top End species, mainly birds, with notes on their distribution, behavior and tips on where to see them.
Pied Heron
Ardea picata
Ardea picata
The Pied Heron is a small dark blue-grey and white bird with a crest plumes. The crest plumes, back plumes and neck plumes are all longer during breeding. Juveniles lack the dark cap and can be mistaken for White-necked Heron (though a much larger bird) if not familiar with both species.
| Order: Pelecaniformes |
| Family: Ardeidae |
| Genus: Ardea |
| Species: picata |
