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Colloquial / Alternate names: Status in Europe:Uncommon Where and When:Breeds in southern Europe Habitat: Marsh and Field Notes: Medium sized heron with long snakey neck - prefers reeds and marshes - Adults have purplish brown necks with narrow dark lines and dark grey back with purplish thighs - Immatures are paler and browner than adults More Photos: Purple Heron
Purple Heron
ŠTim Brown