Water birds
About water birds
The term water bird, waterbird or aquatic bird (not to be confused with wading birds) is used to refer to birds that live on or around water. Some definitions apply the term especially to birds in freshwater habitats, though others make no distinction from birds that inhabit marine environments.
Australasian Bittern
The Australasian Bittern is a heavy-set, partially nocturnal heron with upperparts that are patterned dark brown, buff and black, and underparts that are streaked brown and buff.
Australian Pelican
There are seven species of pelicans in the world, all of which are similar in shape and, with one exception, are primarily white in colour.
Little Black Cormorant
The Little Black Cormorant is a small, slim, totally black cormorant with a greenish sheen to the back and a slender grey hooked bill.
Freckled Duck
The Freckled Duck is a dark greyish-brown duck with a large head that is peaked at the rear, and a distinctive narrow and slightly upturned bill.
Mallard
The introduced Mallard is a large, dabbling duck with the distinctive males having a glossy green head and neck, a white collar and a chestnut breast.