Purple Heron

Ardea purpurea

FAMILY ARDEIDAE

(HERONS)

Habitat: Lakes and wetlands

Distribution: Africa, central and southern Europe, southern and eastern Asia

Diet: Fish, frogs, insects and small mammals

Distinguishing features: Large size, reddish brown plumage with dark grey back, slender long neck, yellow bill

10-Sep-2011

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