The image shows a black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax novaehollandiae) perched atop a power line against a backdrop of a clear night sky.
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The image shows a black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax novaehollandiae) perched atop a power line against a backdrop of a clear night sky. The bird has a black crown, white underparts, and a yellowish-brown back. Its wings are spread out and its head is slightly tilted, giving it a curious expression.
