This photo was taken in: Cape Verde Islands
Notes on this photo: This is Bourne’s (Cape Verde Purple) Heron Ardea bournei is recognised as an endemic possible race or even distinct species in HBW. Treated under Purple Heron Ardea purpurea. Santiago March 2005

The photo was taken by: Chris Batty

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