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Indian Pond-Heron

Indian Pond-Heron

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A common and widespread medium-sized heron across the Indian subcontinent, known for its streaky brown non-breeding plumage and a striking white breeding plumage with a rufous mantle.
Where to spot
Freshwater ponds, marshes, ditches, rice paddies, and agricultural areas throughout the Indian subcontinent and parts of Iran.
How to spot
In non-breeding plumage, look for its streaky brown body. When it flies, its bright white wings become visible. During breeding, look for its pure white body and rufous back.
When to spot
Year-round. Easily observed during daylight hours, often blending into its surroundings until it takes flight.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ardeola grayii 06127.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ardeola grayii 06136.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ardeola grayii 08981.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Indian pond heron (Ardeola grayii) India.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Indian pond heron (Ardeola grayii) non breeding.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pond Heron (Ardeola grayii) at Narayanganj, Bangladesh.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This heron is a master of camouflage; when standing still in its non-breeding plumage, it virtually disappears against the muddy background of a pond, only to become conspicuous in flight when its white wings flash.
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