Yanga National Park
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The Yanga National Park is a newly formed national park, located near the township of Balranald in south- western New South Wales. It covers an area of 66,734 hectares which includes 1,932 hectares of Yanga Nature Reserve, and has a frontage of 170 kilometres on the Murrumbidgee River. It is largely located in the Lower Murrumbidgee Floodplain, which is included on A Directory of Important Wetlands in Australia because of its importance as a breeding site for waterbirds when flooded. ()
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Wildlife
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Australasian bittern
The Australasian bittern, also known as the brown bittern or matuku hūrepo, is a large and elusive bird belonging to the heron family (Ardeidae). Renowned for its distinctive booming call, this bird is more often heard than seen.
Birds
Black-tailed godwit
The black-tailed godwit is a striking large shorebird from the Limosa genus, renowned for its vibrant orange breeding plumage and more subdued grey-brown coloring in winter. There are three subspecies of this bird, which breed across Europe and Asia.
Birds
Cattle egret
The cattle egret is a captivating bird within the heron family, found worldwide, especially in tropical, subtropical, and warmer temperate regions. It is the sole species in the Bubulcus genus, though some ornithologists argue that its subspecies might actually be...
Birds
Blue-billed duck
The blue-billed duck is a captivating small duck native to Australia, renowned for its striking appearance and distinctive behaviors. Male blue-billed ducks are characterized by their vivid blue bills, while females possess black feathers with brown-tipped edges.
Birds
Caspian tern
The Caspian tern is an impressive bird with a broad, albeit scattered, range. It is the sole member of its genus and lacks any recognized subspecies. Its name is derived from the Caspian Sea, and its genus name amalgamates ancient Greek and Latin words for "water"...
Birds
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