Having difficulty identifying this visitor that forages near our dam. It has distinctive yellow head markings. Would welcome some input as it doesn't appear in our bird books.
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Hi Rbuddy,
I'd say Cattle Egret for this one.
Thanks Zosterops. Is it unusual for them to have these yellow markings?
I believe this feature may signify the bird being in breeding condition.
I can second the sand colouration is their breeding plumage
Babybirdwatcher
I can second that the sand colouration on the head and neck is part og their breeding plumage
Babybirdwatcher
Thank you both. Great to have it clarified.