Purple HeronDutch: Purperreiger |
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Order: | Ciconiiformes |
Family: | Ardeidae |
Genus: | Ardea |
Species: | Ardea purpurea |
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male bird |
Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge) |
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Length: | 193 mm |
Length cranium: | 60 mm |
Width (cranium): | 29 mm |
Height (cranium): | 22 mm |
Alternative names: Purpurreiher (German), Héron pourpré (French), Garza Imperial (Spanish) |