Chinese Pond Heron (Ardeola bacchus) in breeding plumage.

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Wading bird found in lowlands in freshwater and salt water swamps and rice fields, sometimes along coasts. Found in East and Southeast Asia.

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Size: 5120px × 3413px
Location: Malaysia
Photo credit: © Louise A Heusinkveld / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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