Indian species of heron. Local name of Indian pond heron is Khunch bagula. Size of Indian pond heron is between 40 cm to 50 cm including the tail. Wingspan is between 70 cm to 90 cm. The Weight of adult is between 230 g. to 280 g.
Very common bird usually found in paddy fields throughout the island. It also lives close to tanks, lagoons and marshlands. Even though it is solitary in habit during day time feedings , flocks can be seen flying to its night time communal roosting trees at dusk. Breeding season is from December to May and nests can be observed in regular heronries sometime with other species of herons, cormorants.
This bird can be found from Iran to Burma, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Srilanka.
The scientific name of this bird is Ardeola Grayii and it is also known as paddy bird. These birds are very common and they can be found in nearly water bodies; however, because of their color and camouflage, we miss to notice them. However, when they fly, then it is easy to notice them because of their white wings.
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