Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea): A Detailed Biological and Ecological Profile The Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) is one of the most elegant and ecologically specialized members of the heron family. Distinguished by its slender build, elongated neck, and rich chestnut-purple plumage, this species is closely associated with dense reed beds, marshlands, and freshwater wetlands. Compared to […]