Rufous-bellied Heron
Ardeola rufiventris
Ardeola rufiventris
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Rufous-bellied Heron Ardeola rufiventris |
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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, courtesy of Zul Bhatia. The 3rd row photo (Lake Manyara, is courtesy of Linda Bushman; the 4th row, Arusha, courtesy of Frank Priscus Shirima; The left 5th row bird was seen at Hortanzia Dam (Arusha), courtesy of Derek Hurt; the right lower, in Malagarasi swamp. The other photos were taken in Tarangire.
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