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Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Maude, NSW by AlisonMilton
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Wagga Wagga, NSW by NostalDec
Charadrius melanops (Black-fronted Dotterel) at Junee, NSW by RobParnell
Gallinago hardwickii (Latham's Snipe) at Junee, NSW by RobParnell
Vanellus miles (Masked Lapwing) at Wagga Wagga, NSW by RobParnell

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MatthewFrawley wrote:
31 Oct 2023
Yes, good size comparison of the two species.
Phalacrocorax carbo
Darcy wrote:
17 Feb 2022
That is a white headed, not a White-faced? Ardea pacifica
Ardea pacifica
Liam.m wrote:
20 Nov 2021
Hi Darcy,
Not a baillons, but a buff banded rail. Key difference between rails and crakes is their size (baillons are absolutely tiny). Buff banded also have red bills, a clear white brow, stripes on the breast and a small buff band on their underside
Gallirallus philippensis

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Threskiornis spinicollis at Maude, NSW

Threskiornis spinicollis at Maude, NSW

Gallinago hardwickii at Junee, NSW

Vanellus miles at Wagga Wagga, NSW

Anas superciliosa at Wagga Wagga, NSW

Anas superciliosa at Wagga Wagga, NSW

Anas superciliosa at Wagga Wagga, NSW

Charadrius melanops at Junee, NSW

Charadrius melanops at Junee, NSW

Gallinago hardwickii at Junee, NSW

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