Purple HeronDutch: Purperreiger |
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| Order: | Ciconiiformes |
| Family: | Ardeidae |
| Genus: | Ardea |
| Species: | Ardea purpurea |
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| male bird | |
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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) | |