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Purple Heron

Ardea purpurea

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Description:

large bird, 78–97 cm (31–38 in) in length with a standing height from to 70 to 94 cm (28 to 37 in) and a 120–152 cm (47–60 in) wingspan

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Burung Indonesia - Birds of Indonesia
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PublishedApril 24, 2013

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