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Name |
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Purple Heron |
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Scientific Name |
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Ardea purpurea |
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Size |
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Lal Anjan (78-90 cms) |
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Habitat |
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Jheels and Swamps |
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Identification |
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Bluish grey above, rufous head & neck |
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Status |
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Local Migratory |
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Distribution |
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Throughout Indian Union |
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Food |
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Fish, frogs, snakes etc. |
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Nest |
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June-March, platform of sticks |
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Eggs |
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3-5, Pale sea green |
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Least concern |
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Wetland |
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Common |
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All parts of M.P |
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