Vertical close up of an Indian Pond Heron or Paddybird, Ardeola grayii, in breeding plumage perched in a palm tree.

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Size: 3403px × 5127px
Location: Asia, Southern India, Kerala State, Alappuzha District, Alleppey.
Photo credit: © Anne-Marie Palmer / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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