Heron - Indian Pond Heron

Description:

Small and most common in India; thickset; bill - tip is black, yellow in centre and bluish base; dull green legs; dark brown saddle, white wings, tail and rump In breeding season, buffy-brown head and neck; white chin and throat, longish crest, rich maroon back, buffy-brown breast. Non-breeding, streaked dark brown head and neck, grey-brown back and shoulder Sexes are alike Photo taken at Keoladoe National Park, Rajasthan, India

Habitat:

Marsh; Jheels(ponds); riverside; tidal creeks

Notes:

Common resident throughout Indian sub-continent