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Squacco Heron

Ardeola ralloides

Photo by Jinki Afrika
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Description:

I'm not sure whether this is a heron or not. If it is, hope you could help me with the specific ID. Thanks :)

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Comments (5)
donat.laszlo
Yes, this is a squacco heron, Ardeola ralloides.
Ava T-B
Could be! I'm better at the US and Europe than anywhere else. See if Liam the bird identification expert can help you.
Jinki Afrika
Thanks, Ava. I googled bittern and it led me to squacco heron. What do you think?
Ava T-B
I think this is a bittern but I don't know what kind.

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