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Ardea purpurea
The Purple Heron is the most colourful large heron with a distinctive snake-like neck. They don't often wade in deep water and prefer to stand-and-wait in cover, staying motionless for long periods in shallow water or perched on low dense trees and bushes. Their slim bills are large and strong enough to kill even large snakes. Their long necks give them a long and powerful reach.
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Nice
nice capture!
What a towering neck!