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Purple Heron closeup (Ardea purpurea madagascariensis) This is the Madagascar sub specie of the Purple Heron, Ardea purpurea madagascariensis, endemic to Madagascar. Andasibe,Ardea purpurea,Madagascar,Purple Heron Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Purple Heron closeup (Ardea purpurea madagascariensis)

This is the Madagascar sub specie of the Purple Heron, Ardea purpurea madagascariensis, endemic to Madagascar.

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The Purple heron

The purple heron is a wide ranging species of wading bird in the heron family, Ardeidae. The scientific name comes from Latin "ardea" "heron", and "purpureus", "coloured purple". It breeds in Africa, central and southern Europe, and southern and eastern Asia.

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Similar species: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Dec 12, 2012. Captured Sep 3, 2012 15:32.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO5600
  • 500mm