Great-billed Heron
About the Great-billed Heron in Singapore
Last updated 29 May 2026
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The Great-billed Heron (Ardea sumatrana) is the largest heron species in Singapore, and has both a resident and migratory population in Singapore.
Identifying features
Check out some identifying features of the Great-billed Heron!
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The Great-billed Heron is the largest of the heron species found in Singapore. It is a dark, dusky grey with a black, long, stout dagger-shaped bill. In breeding plumage, the grey plumes on the scapulars and breast are tipped with white.
Interested to learn more about how to identify Herons? Check out our simple guide on identifying Herons!
Habitat and ecology
The Great-billed Heron is typically solitary in nature, and can be found stalking prey such as fish in mudflats or estuarine environments.
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Learn more about the Great-billed Heron!
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