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Purple Heron


Kingdom: Animalia     Phylum: Chordata     Class: Aves (Birds)     Order: Ciconiiformes      Family: Ardeidae


Ardea purpurea
Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) - photo © Rajiv Lather


Purple Heron
(Ardea purpurea) is a widespread resident and probable winter visitor in India.   Size: 80-90 cm


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