Squacco Heron, Ardeola ralloides

Photo taken Locality: Greece, Crete, Chania, Agia lake
Photo taken by:
Trichas, A.
Photo taken date:
March 2013

Squacco Heron

Birds

Animals

Vertebrates

Lake ecosystem

Rivers diorama

Estuaries diorama

Photo of Squacco Heron, Ardeola ralloides. Although the white wings make it look like a Little Egret during flight, its cryptic colouration help the species remain well hidden in wetlands, when it wants to be hidden!

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