Squacco Heron

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A. Spencer ( www.xeno-canto.org )

The Squacco Heron breeds in Southern Europe. In flight, the bright white wings are distinctive.

Wiki:

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

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1049020/maps

Scientific name:

Ardeola ralloides

Presence in western Europe:

Extremely rare

More information

Size:

Crow

Birdtype:

waders

Main colour:

White,

Beige,

Light brown

Beak colour:

Black,

Grey

Beak shape:

Dagger

Crown colour:

Light brown

Breast colour:

Beige,

Light brown

Belly colour:

Beige,

Light brown

Throat colour:

White

Rump colour:

White

Upperwing colour:

White

Underwing colour:

White

Wing shape:

Rounded

Leg colour:

Buff

Leg shape:

Stiltlong

Tail colour:

White

Tail shape:

Square short