Rufous-bellied Heron
Ardeola rufiventris
Ardeola rufiventris
|
Rufous-bellied Heron Ardeola rufiventris |
|
|||||
| Home | Alphabetical | Maps | Taxonomic | Links/Resources | |||
   
 
 
 |
The rufous-bellied heron is a small, shy heron that prefers dense cover. It is dark grey with rufous wing patches, belly and tail. The upper bird was seen at Lake Manyara (11-14), courtesy of Zul Bhatia. The 3rd row photo (Lake Manyara, 11-16) is courtesy of Linda Bushman. The left 4th row bird was seen at Hortanzia Dam (Arusha, 11-12), courtesy of Derek Hurt; the right lower, in Malagarasi swamp (11-16). The other photos were taken in Tarangire.
|
 |
All unattributed images on this website are: |