Striated Heron
Striated Heron
100
2 months ago
door
jenny van Dorland
Points:
100
A small, widespread heron found across the tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World, characterized by its dark grey-green back and streaky underparts.
Where to spot
Mangroves, estuaries, forested rivers, and lakes across Africa, Asia, and Australasia.
How to spot
Look for its small size, dark grey-green back, and streaky underside. Often perches low over the water, ready to strike at prey. Watch for its unique bait-fishing behavior.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active during dawn and dusk, but also seen throughout the day, often perched patiently at the water's edge.
Where to spot
Mangroves, estuaries, forested rivers, and lakes across Africa, Asia, and Australasia.
How to spot
Look for its small size, dark grey-green back, and streaky underside. Often perches low over the water, ready to strike at prey. Watch for its unique bait-fishing behavior.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active during dawn and dusk, but also seen throughout the day, often perched patiently at the water's edge.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This ingenious heron is known to use bait, dropping small objects like leaves or insects onto the water surface to attract fish within striking range.
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- 2 months ago door jenny van Dorland
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