Ixobrychus minutus – Ardeidae – It is the smallest ardeidae weighing between 60 and 150g. Lives in bedreeds and highly vegetated shores. If it is still listed LC (minor concern) in the status of UICN preservation, it is in severe decline in Europe due to the reduction of the swampy areas: the national population in […]
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Black-crowned Night-Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax – Quite a common species round the world. It is only in its 3rd year that the young takes on its adult plumage. Usually nocturnal, it is interesting to notice that in a protected area, it comes out in broad day light even if it does not hunt. These pics were taken at […]