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Squacco Heron


Squacco Heron
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Copyright: Florin Stavarache (florin_greeny) Silver Note Writer [C: 2 W: 0 N: 22] (92)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-18
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 50D, canon 300mn f/4 L IS + TC1.4, 77mm UV HD HOYA
Exposure: f/4, 1/2000 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-19 8:08
Viewed: 177
Points: 4
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The Squacco Heron, Ardeola ralloides, is a small heron, 40-49 cm long with 82-95 cm wingspan. It is of Old World origins, breeding in southern Europe and the Greater Middle East. It 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.

Their breeding habitat is marshy wetlands in warm countries. They nest in small colonies, often with other wading birds, usually on platforms of sticks in trees or shrubs. 3-4 eggs are laid.

These herons feed on fish, frogs and insects.
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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 598 W: 0 N: 523] (3096)
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Salut Florin,
din nou o imagine splendida. Trebuie sa fii mare norocos sa reusesti sa surprinzi asa ceva. Felicitarile mele si astept si alte poze frumoase si interesante din partea ta. Parca cu o mica descriere este mult mai bine, nu ?
O saptamina usoara si frumoasa,
Adrian

Excellent shot.
Moment captured is the life of the image,coupled with fantastic light effect , excellent reflection and strong composition.
Greetings and regards
Nazir

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