Paradise Shelduck
Endemic to New Zealand. Usually seen in long-term pairs or family groups around wetlands, pasture, and open water.
Water & Wetland Bird Gallery
The full water and wetland bird gallery.
Paradise Shelduck
A large Shelduck with strong pair bonds. Males have a dark head, while females show the distinctive white head.
White-faced Heron
A common australasian Heron of wetlands, pasture edges, and open water. It often hunts alone and is frequently seen standing quietly near ponds, rivers, and grass margins.
Painted Stork
A large wetland Stork of shallow water, usually making local movements rather than long-distance migration. Often feeds by sweeping its bill through the water.
Little Egret
A slim white Egret of wetlands, lagoons, and shorelines. Many populations are resident, while others are migratory depending on region.
Grey Heron
A large solitary hunter of marshes and shallow water. It waits or stalks slowly before striking fish, frogs, and other prey.
Grey Heron
One of the classic large herons of Eurasia. Calm posture and patient hunting make it one of the most photogenic wetland species.
Black-headed Ibis
A large Ibis of marshes, flooded fields, and wet grassland. It is mainly resident, with local movements depending on water levels and feeding conditions.
Lesser Adjutant
A globally Vulnerable large stork of wetlands and floodplains. This is one of the rare standout species in our current water-bird collection.
Asian Openbill
A resident stork that can show strong local dispersal. Its distinctive bill gap makes it one of the easiest wetland storks to recognize.
Great Thick-knee
A large shorebird of riverbanks, mud edges, and exposed ground. It is mainly resident and often active in quieter light or evening conditions.
Black-winged Stilt
A slim wader with extremely long pink legs. A graceful species of shallow wetlands, lagoons, and flooded flats.
Woolly-necked Stork
A striking black-and-white stork with a white neck and strong contrast in flight or on the ground. In Asia it is now generally treated as Near Threatened.
Woolly-necked Stork
Small groups or pairs often make stronger storytelling than crowded flock scenes.
Intermediate Egret
Intermediate in size between the larger Great Egret type and smaller white Egrets. A clean, elegant wetland species with a more compact structure.
Black-necked Stork
One of the most impressive wetland birds in Asia. The Asian subspecies is likely Threatened, and the species is one of the major highlights of this page.
Indian Pond Heron
A familiar small Heron of paddy fields, marshes, canals, and shallow water. It often stays well hidden in vegetation, with the neck stretched upright while watching for prey.
Purple Swamphen
A striking wetland bird often seen walking over floating vegetation. Known for its long toes, it feeds on aquatic plants, shoots, and small animals.
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