rode reiger

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Etymology

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Literally, red heron, contrasted with the more common blauwe reiger (grey heron, literally blue heron).

Noun

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rode reiger m (plural rode reigers, diminutive rood reigertje n)

  1. (dated) Synonym of purperreiger (purple heron, Ardea purpurea)