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Western Reef Heron - Egretta gularis

Aigrette des récifs - Aigrette à gorge blanche

Western Reef Heron — Western Reef Heron has two plumage colour forms. There is an all-white morph and a dark grey morph; intermediate morphs also occur. The white morph is similar in general appearance to the Little Egret, but has a thicker bill, duller legs, and a less elegant appearance.

Reproduction prohibited without prior permission. © Arpit Deomurari

The species

Classification

Order : Pélécaniformes
Family : Ardeidae
Species : Western Reef Heron

Species photos

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The photo

O.Net reference : arde38451
Author : Arpit Deomurari

Photo details

Date : 2007 Feb.
Country : India (in)
Region : Gujarat
Location : Poshetra Point
Lat. : 22° 23' 60'' North
Lng. : 69° 10' 1'' East

Exif data [+][-]

Model : Canon EOS 30D
Speed : 1/320 s
Aperture : 6.3
Focal length : 400 mm
Iso : 100
Flash : no