Indian Pond Heron

Ardeola grayii

FAMILY ARDEIDAE

(HERONS)

Habitat: Small water bodies

Distribution: India, Burma, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, southern Iran

Diet: Crustaceans, aquatic insects, fishes, tadpoles, leeches

Distinguishing features: Cryptic streaked olive and brown body, bright white wings seen in flight

31-Aug-2011