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BKP4559-Indian Pond Heron or Paddybird (Ardeola Grayii)
The Indian Pond-Heron is an Ardeola heron, closely related to the other typical pond herons. Four of the four pond herons (Indian, Javan, Chinese and Squacco) are sometimes considered to be subspecies of Ardeola ralloides.
It is of Old World origins, breeding in southern Iran and east to the Indian subcontinent, Burma, and Sri Lanka.
It is an egret-like bird. Bird is earthy brown when at rest, but with white wings, tail and rump prominent in flight.
Bird can be seen in singles or loose parties at water-bodies. Diet mainly contains Insects, fish, frogs and crabs.
They are usually silent but may make a harsh croak in alarm when flushed or near their nests.
BKP4559-Indian Pond Heron or Paddybird (Ardeola Grayii)
The Indian Pond-Heron is an Ardeola heron, closely related to the other typical pond herons. Four of the four pond herons (Indian, Javan, Chinese and Squacco) are sometimes considered to be subspecies of Ardeola ralloides.
It is of Old World origins, breeding in southern Iran and east to the Indian subcontinent, Burma, and Sri Lanka.
It is an egret-like bird. Bird is earthy brown when at rest, but with white wings, tail and rump prominent in flight.
Bird can be seen in singles or loose parties at water-bodies. Diet mainly contains Insects, fish, frogs and crabs.
They are usually silent but may make a harsh croak in alarm when flushed or near their nests.