Purple heron (Ardea purpurea). This species of heron breeds in Africa, central and southern Europe and southern and eastern Asia. The European populat

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Purple heron (Ardea purpurea). This species of heron breeds in Africa, central and southern Europe and southern and eastern Asia. The European population migrates to tropical Africa during the winter months. It stands between 80-90 centimeters in height and has a wingspan of around 120-150 centimeters. Photographed in Israel

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Size: 3152px × 2104px
Location: Israel
Photo credit: © Ran Levy / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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