Gerald McCormack, Director, CINHT
Pacific Heron, 3 morphs – Cook Islands, Rarotonga – Gerald McCormack
The Pacific Reef Heron (Kōtuku, Egretta sacra) is the fowl-sized, hunch-backed bird stalking in the shallow waters of the lagoon and in inland swamplands and streams. It grabs or stabs small fish and invertebrates with its large sharp beak by suddenly extending its long neck, at times assisted by a forward dash. Sometimes they extend their wings and run back and forth to herd small fish before lunging in for the kill. Continue reading →
