Purple Heron
Purple Heron (<em>Ardea purpurea</em>) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (<em>Ardeidae</em>) in the order Pelicans and Allies.
Overview
Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae) in the order Pelicans and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Ardea; binomial: Ardea purpurea; authority: Linnaeus, 1766.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic, the Oriental Region and Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
