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Ardea goliath
The largest heron: up to 150cm height and 230cm wingspan! Massive black bill. Dark grey mantle and upperwings. Rufous body, underwings, neck and head. White throat.
Lakes, dam, mangoves and estuaries where they could easily hide in reeds or shrubs.
We spotted a couple in the sine-sayoum mangroves, trying to hide in the trees. When flying, these massive birds are impressive.
Spotted on Apr 6, 2013
Submitted on May 4, 2013
6 Comments
we just spotted a great blue heron at our grandparents pond
Thank you!
if it was a little lighter, i would suggest switching pics 1 and 2
WONDERFUL series!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Gerardo!
It was really a great spotting! I never saw before any bird that size.
Great series !