(Common) Squacco Heron
Ardeola ralliodes
Ardeola ralliodes
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(Common) Squacco Heron Ardeola ralliodes |
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The common squacco heron is usually found in vegetation at the edges of fresh-water ponds and slow-moving rivers. It is similar to the Madagascar pond heron but has less bold streaking and blotching. The upper photo was taken at Lake Manyara (3-17), courtesy of Karine Van der Vurst. The flight photo was taken in Tarangire (1-12), courtesy of Rick Carlson. The other photos were taken at Lake Duluti, Shambarai swamp, Ruaha and Kafue NP (Zambia). Click the photo above to see 29 enlargements. |
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