What is this bird?

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Nocturne
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What is this bird?

Hi, I live in Perth WA and this morning this large bird was in our backyard. I can't seem to find info on what this bird is so I though I'd ask.

Sorry about the distance of the photos.

Thank you!

edward
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Welcome Nocturne!
Looks like it could be a night heron, but the lighting in the photo seems to make him a bit lighter than depicted in my bird id book. The plumes on the head are seen during breeding on these birds.
Seen these a couple of times around Melbourne (including in the botanic gardens).

Windhover
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This is an adult Rufous Night Heron (Nycticorax cadonicus).

Windhover
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N. caledonicus is what I should have said. :)

Nocturne
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Wow, thanks for the info! It's strange, we don't live anywhere near water...

Anyway, thank you both for your responses :)

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