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Heron Squacco

            Ralreier
(Ardeola ralloides)

The squacco heron is a small heron, 44–47 cm (17–19 in) long, of which the body is 20–23 cm (7.9–9.1 in), with 80–92 cm (31–36 in) wingspan.[2] It is of Old World origins, breeding in southern Europe and the Greater Middle East.

The squacco heron is a migrant, wintering in Africa. It is rare north of its breeding range. This is a stocky species with a short neck, short thick bill and buff-brown back. In summer, adults have long neck feathers. Its appearance is transformed in flight, when it looks very white due to the colour of the wings.

The squacco heron's breeding habitat is marshy wetlands in warm countries. The birds nest in small colonies, often with other wading birds, usually on platforms of sticks in trees or shrubs. Three to four eggs are laid. They feed on fish, frogs and insects.

Taken on: November 5, 2017

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Camera: Canon EOS-1D X, f/8.0, 1/2000 sec, 560mm, ISO 640 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS-1D X
Lens:	EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM EXT
Aperture:	f/8.0
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/2000)
Focal Length:	560mm
ISO:	640
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Partial
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 7.0 (Macintosh)
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