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| 304_5849 [Himantopus himantopus] |
A European bird that is most commonly seen near the Mediterranean Sea.
It lives on swamps and lagoons with fresh water.
It builds its nest on plants in shallow waters or in mud on the ground.
It is about 35 cm long with a wingspan of about 70 cm.
If lucky, it can live up to ten years.
Photographed at Schinias on May 10, 2016
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