C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Pelecaniformes Ardeidae

Purple Heron

Ardea purpurea

CIOC 2700

Purple Heron

Ardea purpurea

Pelecaniformes · Ardeidae

Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea).

ATK145

DEF121

XC1088483 · Sonothèque ADVL · CC0 1.0

2627 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 78–97 cm
Body Mass: 1.06 kg
Wingspan: 135 cm
Diet: Aquatic prey
Migration: Migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 145

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 145).

DEF 121

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 121).

* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.

How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Sonothèque ADVL · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Palearctic & Oriental & Africa: widespread Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

4 · Subspecies & regional ranges

Ardea purpurea bournei
Cape Verde Is.
Ardea purpurea purpurea
s and c Europe to c Asia and the Middle East, Africa s of the Sahara
Ardea purpurea madagascariensis
Madagascar
Ardea purpurea manilensis
s, e Asia to Philippines and Indonesia

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