BirdPix: |
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8726 |
Province: |
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KwaZulu-Natal |
Country: |
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South Africa |
Locus: |
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2832AD |
Observer: |
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Tippett Ryan Matthew |
Date of record: |
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2011-01-21 |
Number of photos: |
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1 |
Notes: |
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This bird was found while kayaking on the estuary. I was drawn to some flapping noises in the bushes at the edge of the water when I saw this night heron. It was badly tangled, with a vine wrapped around its neck. We were able to untangle it and let it go safely! |
Last updated: |
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2020-12-03 11:24:41 |
Sp. code: |
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70 |
Species name: |
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Gorsachius leuconotus |
Common name: |
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White-backed Night-Heron -- Witrugnagreier |
Family: |
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Ardeidae |
Record status: |
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ACCEPTED |
Collector's species id: |
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White-backed Night Heron |
Institution: |
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ADU-UCT |
Record URL: |
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https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=BirdPix-8726 |
Links: |
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• Locus: Summary | Records • Species: Records | Distribution map |