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Ardea purpurea
The Purple Heron is a large bird, 78–90 cm (31–35 in) in length with a standing height of up to 94 cm (37 in) and a 120–152 cm (47–60 in) wingspan. However, it is slender for its size, weighing only 0.5–1.35 kg (1.1–3.0 lb). It is somewhat smaller than the Grey Heron, from which it can be distinguished by its darker reddish-brown plumage, and, in adults, darker grey back. It has a narrower yellow bill, which is brighter in breeding adults.
Found in agricultural mud fields. Near to irrigation water channels. Very slender neck and small head, hard to spot among tall grasses.
done... sorry ashish, wasnt able to do it yesterday, faced some network problem. :(
Possible..as they are very sensitive migratory birds... spotted rarely...!!
http://www.oiseaux.net/birds/goliath.her...
I checked earlier which shows the bird not matching this spotting...
http://www.birding.in/birds/Ciconiiforme...
Ronak is right...
Ardea purpurea
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Purple...