Purple Heron

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The Purple Heron is a shy bird, found only in swamp areas. Its brother, the Grey Heron, is much more adapted to human environment.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ardea_purpurea

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1048985/maps

Scientific name:

Ardea purpurea

Presence in western Europe:

Rare

More information

Size:

Goose

Birdtype:

waders

Main colour:

Light grey,

Reddish brown

Beak colour:

Yellow

Beak shape:

Dagger

Crown colour:

Black

Breast colour:

White,

Reddish brown

Belly colour:

Dark grey,

Reddish brown

Throat colour:

White

Rump colour:

Light grey

Upperwing colour:

Light grey

Underwing colour:

Grey

Wing shape:

Rounded

Leg colour:

Yellow

Leg shape:

Stiltlong

Tail colour:

Light grey

Tail shape:

Square short

Looks like

Grey Heron

Read more about Grey Heron

The Purple Heron is a shy bird, and is reddish-brown unlike the Grey Heron.