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Male:
Head and dark breast separated by a white collar. |
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Female:
Rufous and white color of head softly separated. |
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Quick Check
Long-bodied diving birds with a thin reddish-colored bill
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Habitat: Foreshore
Frequently seen along the near foreshore area off Stanley Park.
Feeding:
Surface Diver
Feeds on fish and crustaceans.
Behaviour:
Can be observed hunting cooperatively in groups where several birds work together to herd fish into shallow water.
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