Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Purple Heron

Purple Heron photographed in Karnal
Purple Heron - photo and copyright © Rajiv Lather

Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea). This bird is a locally common breeding resident. Found in the wetlands of Haryana.

Order: CICONIIFORMES Family: Ardeidae Size: 93 cm Local name: Lal Anjan Food: Fish, insects, amphibians

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