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Purple Heron

Ardea purpurea

Photo by Chris79
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Description:

Amazingly long and brightly coloured neck and head of a Purple Heron, sticking up above the reeds and grasses. Spotted in Bundala National Park, Sri Lanka.

Habitat:

Wetlands

Reference Links:

Purple heron - Wikipedia

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PublishedJuly 21, 2020

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