| Squacco Heron ( Ardeola ralloides ) |
| Description |
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Various |
| The plumage is yellow - grey with fine scores. The beak with a black point is yellow at the young people and green - blue at the adults. Bird rather solitary and not too much shy. The flight is slow. |
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It is a migratory bird of African origin. One sees it rarely in big band. Infrequent in France.
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| Habitat : | Lakes shallow, swamp, meadows with the cattle and the ditches. |
| Food : | small fishes, frogs, lizards, insects. |
| Size : | 15.76 inch (40-49 cm) |
Weight : 230-250 g |
Wing span : 27.974 inch (71-86 cm) |
