Purple Heron

The Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae, common throughout Asia.
Is a large bird, 78–90 cm (31–35 in) in length with a standing height of up to 94 cm (37 in) and a 120–152 cm (47–60 in) wingspan.

The plumage coloration depends on the region the bird lives in. The long bill is orange. The small and oval head is dark on the top whereas the upper part is whitish. The long neck is purplish-orange-brown with black stripes. The wings and the tail have got blackish plumage coloration. The long legs are orange.