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Ardea purpurea (Purple Heron) is a species of birds in the family Ardeidae. They are associated with freshwater habitat. They are found in Afrotropics, the palearctic, the indo-malayan realm, and australasia. They are crepuscular. They have parental care (pair provides care). They rely on flight to move around.

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Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of Purple Heron. View this species on GBIF