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Purple Heron


Purple Heron
Photo Information
Copyright: Ang Hwee Yong (Meerkat) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 17 W: 0 N: 614] (3221)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-17
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, Tamron SP AF200-500mm f5-6.3 Di LD
Exposure: f/8, 1/800 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-27 4:05
Viewed: 107
Points: 6
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Purple Heron
Size: 90 cm

Description:
Tall; plumage purplish-brown; long black crest; neck snakelike, white or cream with black line down the sides; bill yellow; legs and toes orange-yellow. It breast plumes pendulous in breeding adults. Genders look alike. Juvenile has a dull brown plumage; lacks crest, breast plumes and black markings; streaked neck and under-parts.

Voice:
Described as a loud resonant croak kranck; a staccato kar-kar-kar at the nest or when taking off.

Habits:
An aquatic bird, usually seen overgrown freshwater rivers and reservoirs, less often at the coast. It feeds on fish, which it stalks patiently at low water’s edge. It forms dense colonies during the breeding season, often mixing with other herons.

Distribution:
Common resident breeder and winter visitor throughout the island, as well as North and South offshore islands.
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Hi Ang
Good shot of this heron with good detail and I nice blurred BG. You've captured the colors of the neck and beak very well.
TFS
Sion

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 590 W: 0 N: 497] (3004)
  • [2009-10-27 5:57]

Hi Ang,

Splendid capture. Very well played with some beautiful colors and a top BG.
Have a pleasant week,
Adrian

Hello ,
Magnificent bird. Nice shot.
Regards
Lucja

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