Purple Heron
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Purple Heron
Purple Heron
Ardea purpurea
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About
A heron distributed in Africa and Eurasia. It has dark purple plumage and hunts fish, frogs, and small animals by hiding in reed beds.
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References
Birds of the World: Purple Heron
BirdLife DataZone: Purple Heron
AviList: The Global Avian Checklist v2025b
ムラサキサギ | 野鳥図鑑 | 特徴・生態・観察ポイント
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Habitat
Wetlands/reed beds/lakes
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Lifespan
20-25 years
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Size
Total length approx. 78-90cm
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Scientific Name
Ardea purpurea
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Classification
Pelecaniformes › Ardeidae › Ardea
🏛 Where to See 9
Asia-Pacific 6
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Khao Kheow Open Zoo
Thailand
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Phuket Zoo
Thailand
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Avilon Zoo
Philippines
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Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center
Philippines
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Hangzhou Zoo
China
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Tama Zoological Park
Japan
Europe 3
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Kyiv Zoo
Ukraine
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Zoologicka Zahrada Dvur Kralove
Czech Republic
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Dierenpark Planckendael
Belgium