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Vertebrata (1163)
Aves (Birds) (326)
Ciconiiformes (21)
Ardeidae (Herons & Bitterns) (18)
Ardea intermedia
Ardea purpurea
Linnaeus, 1766
Purple Heron
Ardea sumatrana
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Con Foley
Con Foley
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Identified By: Con Foley & David Tan JX
More information on the species on Wikipedia.
Species Interactions (3)
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Oriental Swamp Eel
Monopterus javanensis
References
Kwong, 2015. Bird Ecology Study Group blog
Mozambique Tilapia
Oreochromis mossambicus
References
Foley, 2005. Con Foley photography
Green Crested Lizard
Bronchocela cristatella
References
Wong, 2023. Nature in Singapore 16: e2023045
Basic Information
Classification:
Vertebrata: Aves: Ciconiiformes: Ardeidae (Herons and Bitterns)
Residency Status:
Native
Biology/Ecology
IUCN Redlist status:
Least concern
External Links
Bird Ecology Study Group
Singapore Birds Project
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