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This coastal feeder from Indonesia is a Reef Heron. The Eastern Reef Heron or Egretta sacra, is a kind of heron found in many areas of Asia including the oceanic region of India, Southeast Asia, Japan, Polynesia, and in Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand. Also known by the name Pacific Reef Egret or Eastern Reef Egret, they are Pacific Reef Herons which are medium-sized herons, reaching 57 to 66 centimeters in length. They have a wingspan of between 90 and 110 cms and reach an average weight of 400 grams. The species displays an unusual, non-sexual dimorphism, with some members having entirely white plumage and others being charcoal-grey. The reason for the colour variation or "morph," is unknown, though it is most commonly thought to be related to camouflage. Eastern Reef Egrets have ver
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