Description: It stands out among other herons by its snow-white plumage and greater size. Its average weight is over 1.5 kg, with the wingspan of 43-44 cm.
Habitat: These birds prefer barren or scarcely forested areas with water bodies (open river reaches, lakes, slower rivers etc.) with vast reed-beds and rush thickets.
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