Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea madagascariensis). Standing and balancing on a floating bed of Water Hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes)

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Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea madagascariensis). Standing and balancing on a floating bed of Water Hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes). The bird is 'guller fluttering' or panting. Thermoregulating. Madagascar.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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